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as in susceptible
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
because of his frail constitution, he's liable to diseases
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as in responsible
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
the owner of a pet is liable for any damage that that pet might do
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Recent Examples of liable
After an evidentiary hearing, Superior Court Judge Robert Kearney ruled Lopez would still be liable for murder under California’s new felony murder law.
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Lawmakers have also revived support for broader legislation, such as the EARN IT Act, which would hold tech companies liable for failing to remove CSAM, and the DEEPFAKES Accountability Act, aimed at curbing malicious synthetic media.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2025
In 2021, the court issued a similar ruling in concluding that a lifeguard at the Troy Community Center was not liable for the death of a 31-year-old disabled man who fatally drowned at the community center's pool.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
The president was also found liable for defaming Carroll over her allegations.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Lawmakers have also revived support for broader legislation, such as the EARN IT Act, which would hold tech companies liable for failing to remove CSAM, and the DEEPFAKES Accountability Act, aimed at curbing malicious synthetic media.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2025
In 2021, the court issued a similar ruling in concluding that a lifeguard at the Troy Community Center was not liable for the death of a 31-year-old disabled man who fatally drowned at the community center's pool.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
The president was also found liable for defaming Carroll over her allegations.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liable
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People with diabetes have trouble regulating blood sugar and may be more susceptible to orange juice raising blood sugar, which is why they are often counseled to avoid orange juice.11 However, studies on this subject are contradictory.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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Microgravity, radiation, confinement and a change in sleep-wake cycles and can exert pressure on cells, driving lower immune systems and making astronauts more susceptible to being sick during or after missions.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
21 July 2025
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Today, over 3 in 5 cannabis consumers are aware of terpenes: organic compounds present in plants, fungi and cannabis, and are responsible for distinct scents, flavors and therapeutic effects.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Local governments are responsible for issuing evacuation orders, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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How Did James Gunn Reboot Superman For A Modern Audience? From the very first scene, Gunn depicts Superman (David Corenswet) as vulnerable, having lost a fight for the first time.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Not all regions are equally vulnerable to hurricanes; storm severity and local infrastructure vary widely.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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In Cisco’s 2025 Data Privacy Benchmark, 64% of global respondents worry about inadvertently exposing sensitive information through AI tools, even as nearly half admit to feeding personal data into them.—
Boris Dzhingarov,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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And new privacy legislation in Senate Bill 1295 requires collectors of sensitive data to notify consumers if their personal data is being used to train large language models.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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The formal living room sports soaring ceilings lined with exposed beams, while the more casual family room is surrounded by walls of windows and topped with a skylight for even more natural light.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 July 2025
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Yet, the bill pares back support for wind and solar projects that typically complement gas plants—potentially leaving the grid more exposed, not less.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 July 2025
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The discovered manipulation techniques are a reminder of the fact that every system is prone to be gamed; that the very strength of the system – ie.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Liable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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