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be liable

VERB

tend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bear contribute favor go gravitate influence lean turn

STRONG

aim bend conduce dispose drift head impel incline lead look move point redound trend

WEAK

be biased be conducive be disposed be in the habit of be inclined be predisposed be prejudiced have a tendency have an inclination make for move toward result in serve to verge on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hurt shun take

STRONG

dissuade follow obey

WEAK

abandon ignore neglect

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Because of the step-up in basis at death, if your children inherit assets that aren’t in retirement accounts, they won’t be liable for taxes on capital gains earned during your lifetime.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

If the person being sued is a government official, most commonly a cop, then they could only be liable if it was obvious that the cop’s action was illegal.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

If you are cosigners or co-owners of property or financial accounts, you could be liable, Cordes noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The US tech giant, which has said it intends to appeal the decision, could be liable to reimburse millions of users.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

In a psychiatric ward he would not be liable to prosecution by Abelman and Levy, or whoever it was who would push the case.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

be liable

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