Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for millstones
Noun
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An albatross is worth 10 points, a hole-in-one is worth eight points, an eagle is worth six points, a birdie is worth three points, a par is worth one point, a bogey is worth nothing and anything two over par or worse is worth minus two points.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026 -
The baton being passed from Taylor Sheridan, who to me is the greatest writer of the last 20 years, could have really been an albatross.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
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Uthmeier reported liabilities that included a $334,792 mortgage on his primary residence, a $221,571 mortgage on the Plaza Tower condominium and a $27,200 auto loan.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The message is precisely that discriminatory programs are permissible, which will invite lawsuits and liabilities instead of improving circumstances for minorities.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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By leveraging exact data and diagnostics, organizations can pinpoint exactly where their culture is fracturing—frequently among Black women, employees with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ professionals.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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In social services, the Legislature is rejecting a cut by the governor to popular in-home supportive service care funding for Californians with disabilities — including older adults and children.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Similar to how van Gisbergen debuted on a brand-new NASCAR circuit, thereby negating some of the disadvantages that come with racing in a series for the first time, Magnussen will have the same opportunity at San Diego.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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In comparison, the new players have their own advantages and disadvantages.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Of course, blame Dad for any handicaps.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
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Despite its handicaps, Western analysts and officials say Ukraine has in recent months recorded battlefield successes against Russia’s bigger army, disrupting a spring offensive started by Russia amid improving weather, as fields dry out and new foliage on tree lines offers more cover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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The scale and speed at which AI operates has additional drawbacks.—
Troy Holaday,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Research also increasingly suggests that a healthy gut microbiome supports a healthy brain; imbalances in the gut microbiome or certain pro-inflammatory bacteria have been linked to cognitive impairments and depression and anxiety.—
Kathleen Felton,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Who Stretch 4 could help first Stretch 4 may have its strongest early impact with people who have severe mobility impairments.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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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
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This double-entry bookkeeping revolved around having a set of accounts, drawn up by merchant bankers and their clerks, for households, companies and wealthy individuals, set out in debits and credits.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Millstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/millstones. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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