millstones

noun

plural of millstone
as in albatross

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  1. albatross
  2. liabilities
  3. disabilities
  4. disadvantages
  5. handicaps
  6. drawbacks
  7. impairments
  8. debits
Noun
  • Don’t throttle the goose who lays the golden eggs, don’t blast from the skies the albatross who guarantees fair winds.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But adding Darnell Nurse, and his albatross of a contract, after signing Trouba was completely misguided.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of albatross
Noun
  • For community associations and other property owners, maintaining safe conditions to avoid injuries is essential to satisfying their duty and minimizing exposure to potentially severe financial and legal liabilities.
    — Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Futures have long been used for hedging, and the CME contracts and FutureSports may be ways for sponsors, broadcasters, insurers and arena vendors to potentially hedge exposure against assets and liabilities.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of liabilities
Noun
  • Give families real voice and choice while ensuring every student, including students with disabilities, has access to an excellent school.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Not eligible are roughly 35 million Medicare Advantage enrollees, millions of people with disabilities who get premium assistance and low-income Medicare recipients.
    — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of disabilities
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  • The advantages far, far outweigh the disadvantages, but the disadvantages at blue bloods are the outside noise is always going to be way over the top, no matter what’s happening.
    — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • As the lone charter school playing at the highest level of Public League football, Bulls Prep has some disadvantages, such as no true practice field.
    — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of disadvantages
Noun
  • The 6,970-yard course is challenging but fair and open enough for all handicaps, from the proper tees, to have a good time.
    — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Of course, blame Dad for any handicaps.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2026
Definition of handicaps
Noun
  • Opposites react Despite its drawbacks, the federal proposal to schedule 7-OH has some surprising supporters.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Today, there are two main ways to make wood curve, but both have significant drawbacks.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of drawbacks
Noun
  • Accessibility for those with mobility impairments Two of the villas—one Dune One-Bedroom Pool Villa and one Dune Two-Bedroom Pool Villa—are wheelchair accessible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Residents took part alongside professional actors playing people with cognitive impairments.
    — Elissa Suh, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of impairments
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  • In 1997, the annual event made its debits as the Florida Extravaganza on the north campus of Florida International University in North Miami.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
  • During this window, originators or receiving banks can initiate reversals for reasons such as insufficient funds, account errors or unauthorized debits, leaving property owners uncertain about fund availability.
    — Karthik Sankara Narayanan, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Definition of debits
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“Millstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/millstones. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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