1
as in disadvantage
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
though his small size is a liability as a football player, he makes up for it with speed
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2
as in responsibility
the state of being held as the cause of something that needs to be set right
the liability for the accident is held by the person who was driving too fast
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3
as in exposure
the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful
failure to properly clean the wound could increase your liability to infection
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as in likelihood
the quality or state of being likely to occur
what's the liability that he'll file a formal complaint if he's refused admission?
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5
as in debt
usually liabilities plural
something (as money) which is owed
your liabilities total about $200,000
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Recent Examples of liability
Be sure to consider your current liabilities as well.
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Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2025
If your earnings and tax situation are the same for 2025, your tax liability should be similar.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
The balance sheet as of October 31, 2024, shows total liabilities of $156,439 and a shareholders' deficit of the same amount.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025
The morning after the app shut down, Trump posted a message on his social media network promising an executive order on his first day in office that would shield them from liability.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025
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Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2025
If your earnings and tax situation are the same for 2025, your tax liability should be similar.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
The balance sheet as of October 31, 2024, shows total liabilities of $156,439 and a shareholders' deficit of the same amount.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025
The morning after the app shut down, Trump posted a message on his social media network promising an executive order on his first day in office that would shield them from liability.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liability
Noun
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The Magic’s ineptitude puts them at a severe disadvantage on most nights.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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On Reddit, a new mom ranted about how working conditions in corporate America put parents at a disadvantage.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This company has built its brand on a holistic perspective, prioritizing environmental health and social responsibility alongside profit.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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More importantly, recalls weaken voter responsibility.—
Kam Buckner,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In severe cases, prolonged exposure can lead to brain damage, organ failure, or death.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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At the same time, Kelce has used his NFL platform as a launching pad into even wider mainstream pop culture exposure.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The likelihood is something in between and one heck of a nap needed before the Crimson Tide trek to Nashville.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The strongest winds – and the highest likelihood of a sting jet – are expected along the Washington-Oregon border area, posing the risk of wind damage, power outages and downed trees through Tuesday morning.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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When Wilson took over in late 2015, Bogus Basin was on a run of tough snow years, bleeding money and $8 million in debt.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2025
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On February 25, the U.S. debt ceiling was raised by another $4 trillion.—
Marie Poteriaieva,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).—
Emily Barone,
Time,
19 July 2017
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LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.—
Brent Cooper,
Cincinnati.com,
17 July 2017
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Ruby cast blame on Hildebrandt for what had occurred and agreed to testify against the counselor as part of a plea deal.—
Rachel Brodsky,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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However, the blame sits with the cybercriminals behind the attacks, not the platform itself and certainly not the victim either.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The European Space Agency shared a similar risk assessment of its own Tuesday, finding that the probability was .001%.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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At the end of January, when the 10-year yield was about 0.31 percentage point clear of the 3-month, the probability was just 23%.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Liability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liability. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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