as in debt
something (as money) which is owed
your liabilities total about $200,000
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Recent Examples of liabilities
The company had liabilities of between $1 billion and $10 billion, according to the filing.
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Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
The union also says hundreds of active unfair labor practice charges are in effect and that liabilities of more than $100 million are outstanding.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
While media coverage has focused on unmet obligations to the IRS, the prospect of unpaid state tax liabilities is a topic that has never received much attention.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Price-to-Book Ratio A company’s book value measures the net worth of the firm’s assets—net shareholder’s equity—and is equal to total assets less liabilities.
—Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Even given the amount of money Connecticut has poured into the program, it isn’t expected to cover all unfunded liabilities until well into the 2040s.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
As of September 30, 2024, Primo Brands Corporation had not commenced operations and had no significant assets or liabilities.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 17 Dec. 2024
This robust approach not only safeguarded sensitive patient data but also protected the organization from potential legal liabilities, setting a high standard for integrating technology into healthcare services.
—Hemant Madaan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Assets are usually liabilities.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
The union also says hundreds of active unfair labor practice charges are in effect and that liabilities of more than $100 million are outstanding.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
While media coverage has focused on unmet obligations to the IRS, the prospect of unpaid state tax liabilities is a topic that has never received much attention.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Price-to-Book Ratio A company’s book value measures the net worth of the firm’s assets—net shareholder’s equity—and is equal to total assets less liabilities.
—Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Even given the amount of money Connecticut has poured into the program, it isn’t expected to cover all unfunded liabilities until well into the 2040s.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
As of September 30, 2024, Primo Brands Corporation had not commenced operations and had no significant assets or liabilities.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 17 Dec. 2024
This robust approach not only safeguarded sensitive patient data but also protected the organization from potential legal liabilities, setting a high standard for integrating technology into healthcare services.
—Hemant Madaan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Assets are usually liabilities.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Liabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liabilities. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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