MILLSTONES Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

millstones

noun

plural of millstone

as in albatross

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Noun

Then again, Nathan’s emotional nature is his albatross.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 June 2026
Davis was saddled with one potential albatross in the American distributorship of the Bay City Rollers (from Bell in England).

— Chet Flippo, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026

Definition of albatross

Noun

Architectures that hardwire a single speech provider or bot framework become liabilities the moment something better comes along.

— Ran Inbar, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Stevens has leaned more heavily on tens of millions of dollars in outside spending, which could become one of Stevens’ biggest liabilities in the primary.

— Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of liabilities

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While this model is not appropriate for autistic persons with severe language disabilities, most autistic youth and adults have the reciprocal language to engage in a coaching relationship.

— Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The flag’s initial design featured zigzag stripes in blue, yellow, white, red, and green on a black background; the zigzags symbolized the barriers around which people with disabilities need to maneuver.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026

Definition of disabilities

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Of course, blame Dad for any handicaps.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2026
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

Definition of handicaps

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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, 9 July 2026
The lithium-ion batteries that supply much of today’s clean energy come with some infamous drawbacks, from fire risk to reliance on foreign mining.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of drawbacks

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Another important practice is ensuring strong color contrast and readable font sizes so content is easier to navigate for users with visual impairments or low vision.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Almost half live with four or more chronic health conditions that can cause functional or cognitive impairments.

— Susan Jaffe, NPR, 6 July 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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