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as in disadvantage
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
though his small size is a liability as a football player, he makes up for it with speed
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2
as in responsibility
the state of being held as the cause of something that needs to be set right
the liability for the accident is held by the person who was driving too fast
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as in exposure
the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful
failure to properly clean the wound could increase your liability to infection
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4
as in likelihood
the quality or state of being likely to occur
what's the liability that he'll file a formal complaint if he's refused admission?
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5
as in debt
usually liabilities plural
something (as money) which is owed
your liabilities total about $200,000
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Recent Examples of liability
Most of the benefits accrue to higher-income households, which are more likely to have a tax liability, Davis said.
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
These laws protect food providers from liability when donating food in good faith.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The wealthy and their corporations operate not on the basis of a tax season but rather on a year-round minimization of liability, achieved by accountants, financial planners, and lobbyists.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2025
Already, however, some Democrats have argued that Emhoff should resign lest his job become a liability for Harris — chatter that an aide said has gotten back to the couple.
—New York Times, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
These laws protect food providers from liability when donating food in good faith.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The wealthy and their corporations operate not on the basis of a tax season but rather on a year-round minimization of liability, achieved by accountants, financial planners, and lobbyists.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2025
Already, however, some Democrats have argued that Emhoff should resign lest his job become a liability for Harris — chatter that an aide said has gotten back to the couple.
—New York Times, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liability
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Everton is looking to break into this group but is at a disadvantage due to a period of financial and sporting uncertainty under its previous ownership, which led to points deductions during the 2022/23 season.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Pakistan has long been at a major disadvantage in its wars with India due to its vastly smaller land mass and population.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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When freed from this responsibility, women can pursue education that increases their earning potential by as much as twenty-five percent for each additional year in school.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But adulthood can also come with come with a mountain of responsibility, from paying your own bills to deciding where to live, which can can be overwhelming to navigate all at once.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Its quarterly rebalancing strategy provides exposure to favorable conditions while cushioning against downturns, as explained in the RV Portfolio performance sheet.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In fact, vitamin D is the only vitamin our bodies can synthesize in sufficient quantities just from exposure to energy from our planet’s vital star.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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Moreover, the absence of a unified package management system for MCP servers complicates the installation and maintenance process, increasing the likelihood of deploying outdated or misconfigured versions.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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The memo also noted that the repayments came as Burns was being sued by a local bank over almost $24,000 in credit card debt.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, rising global trade tensions have taken a toll on the bond market, threatening to shake the confidence of holders of U.S. debt.—
Greg Iacurci,Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).—
Emily Barone,
Time,
19 July 2017
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LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.—
Brent Cooper,
Cincinnati.com,
17 July 2017
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Nearly half is devoted to shifting all blame for October 7 to Bar, absolving himself.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
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Although Joe never met him, Clyde’s not shy about casting blame in his direction.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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On Wednesday, the FDA issued its recall classification as Class II, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, though the probability of serious harm is remote.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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According to the press release, there’s a 0.3% probability that these findings were a statistical fluke.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Liability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liability. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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