STRANGLEHOLDS Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

strangleholds

noun

plural of stranglehold

as in liabilities

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Noun

But the same authenticity that makes personalities such as Piker valuable surrogates also creates political liabilities.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026
What fans may not realize is that the NFL Draft, free agency, and even the prior year’s outcomes formulaically determine a player’s tax liabilities since their state and local income tax liabilities are based on where players incur their duty days.

— Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of liabilities

Noun

Their possible drawbacks are that the camera opening at the back may not sit flush with your lens, or there might be some space between the sides.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Push-button start isn't perfect and has its own mechanical drawbacks such as accidental shut offs or reliance on a key fob.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of drawbacks

Noun

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

Noun

The construction costs may generate headlines, but the long-term economics frequently can become an albatross.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Los Angeles now has an albatross of a contract on its hands in an offseason when Plum, Ogwumike and Rae Burrell will be free agents.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of albatross

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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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The changes could also spell disaster for children with disabilities, as state requirements for services often pale in comparison to Head Start’s federal mandates.

— O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026
The event supports cycling for children with developmental delays and disabilities and will feature an adaptive bike giveaway.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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