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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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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
Their willingness to make a hard decision protected our state from liabilities that would have had real and negative effects on the lives of many Marylanders.
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Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025
The new law will also prohibit any extra fees for those seeking accommodation with a service dog in training, but permit liability for any damages to the property caused by the dog.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
The shooting will be reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office to determine if any officers bear criminal liability for their actions.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
The Cavs, already missing Garland, had another unfortunate occurrence in that Ty Jerome is suddenly a liability in this series.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 7 May 2025
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Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025
The new law will also prohibit any extra fees for those seeking accommodation with a service dog in training, but permit liability for any damages to the property caused by the dog.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
The shooting will be reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office to determine if any officers bear criminal liability for their actions.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
The Cavs, already missing Garland, had another unfortunate occurrence in that Ty Jerome is suddenly a liability in this series.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liability
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Adding toppings or ingredients to oatmeal can have advantages or disadvantages, of course, but the oats at the base of oatmeal offer plenty of benefits.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Without immediate legal representation, victims can be at a severe disadvantage.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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Now the decision of whether or not to contact Anne was merely a type of responsibility, an intrusion.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Building a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility—and where it’s embedded in your onboarding, daily operations, and leadership decisions—creates the kind of trust that can’t be faked.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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These ballpark neighborhoods also generate higher foot traffic and more media exposure.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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But this is their first exposure to the training room, the weight room, the schedule, the nutrition, the practice.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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Here are the nine additions from the undrafted market in order of their likelihood to make the 53-man roster after training camp.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2025
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However, these latest rumors claim access to individuals with insider knowledge of the supply chain, increasing the likelihood that Apple’s new display tech is imminent.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Trump officials also accuse the higher education sector of abusing the student loan system, invoking perennial complaints about runaway tuition and spiraling debt.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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What if the best way to shape responsible, generous graduates isn’t through contracts or debt—but through trust?—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 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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Trump took a swipe at the Biden administration, placing part of the blame on former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
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Pointing fingers and shifting blame is not a good look for retailers, especially for Republican-leaning customers who stand behind Trump’s policies.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2025
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The probability of being attacked by a shark is one in four million.—
Allegra Leal,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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“Liability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liability. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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