STRANGLEHOLDS Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

strangleholds

noun

plural of stranglehold

as in liabilities

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Noun

But the state still carries more than $30 billion in unfunded pension liabilities, one of the largest burdens, per capita, in the nation, and isn’t expected to finish paying that off until well into the 2040s.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
Clause lets you and your partner answer questions together related to liabilities, assets, goals, property, businesses and more.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of liabilities

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The drawbacks of benzodiazepines Scientists began raising alarms about benzodiazepines more than 20 years ago.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Since high-performing magnet schools tend to enroll the most privileged students and experienced staff, other nearby public schools might experience drawbacks, like decreased enrollment and more staff turnover.

— Beth Lloyd, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of drawbacks

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The ball bounced some 30 yards short, rolled onto the green and into the cup for an albatross.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
The current streak seems likely to reach four as the Browns stubbornly give Deshaun Watson one more go in the final year of Watson’s albatross of a contract.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 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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Soto, who has an associate degree in business and works with families who have loved ones with disabilities.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
The Florida Legislature’s decision in 2023 to open up school vouchers, once reserved for low-income families or for those whose children had disabilities, to everyone was unexpected, Gallo said.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

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