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as in absence
the act or an instance of not having or being able to find
he was upset over the loss of his wedding ring
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as in victim
a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed
the platoon was able to accomplish its reconnaissance mission without any losses
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as in defeat
failure to win a contest
we're discouraged by our loss on Friday, but we're training hard for next week's game nevertheless
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as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
was determined to stay on the diet until he showed a loss of 10 pounds
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as in deprivation
the state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed
her loss of sleep meant that she would have trouble concentrating at work the next day
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as in destruction
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
the loss of the oil tanker was more significant than the loss of its cargo
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Recent Examples of loss
While initial reports had the campus destroyed, officials have indicated that the site, while damaged, is not a total loss.
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Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
The recall follows one in November, when Hyundai and Kia recalled more than 200,000 electric vehicles to fix a transistor in a charging control unit that could be damaged and cause the loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
The loss of family, education and basic necessities has created a crisis that requires immediate global attention, global aid organizations say.
—Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2025
First of all, Mark was not the only one responsible for the loss.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2025
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Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
The recall follows one in November, when Hyundai and Kia recalled more than 200,000 electric vehicles to fix a transistor in a charging control unit that could be damaged and cause the loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
The loss of family, education and basic necessities has created a crisis that requires immediate global attention, global aid organizations say.
—Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2025
First of all, Mark was not the only one responsible for the loss.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loss
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In the absence of medicine’s ability to definitively identify autism’s causes, the myth’s certainty will tempt some people.—
Eleanor Menzin,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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Miami’s first-round pick (15th overall) out of Indiana has blossomed in a starting role since the Heat went big in Butler’s absence.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Neither the driver nor the victims have been publicly identified by authorities.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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One of my personal concerns is the tendency, particularly in Germany, to focus too much in films on the perpetrators, not the victims, like in Downfall or the recent Wannsee Conference adaptation.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Following a rough 104-83 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the Charlotte Hornets announced LaMelo Ball will be re-evaluated in a week after spraining his ankle in Monday’s defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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The overall record is good — 20-5 — in the last 15 years, but that includes several dangerously close calls against unfancied opponents and several wrenching defeats.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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The factors behind the decreases and the rebound are multifold, hospitality experts say.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2025
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The largest single decrease in travel time, consistently, has been at the Holland Tunnel, where the average time of a trans-Hudson morning jaunt has been cut by 48% — nearly in half.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
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The relationship between dieting and food cravings is complicated, but some studies show that food deprivation increases cravings.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Another 2021 study found that sleep deprivation increased levels of cortisol during interpersonal conflict.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) has declared the Palisades and Eaton fires fully contained after nearly three and a half weeks of destruction across Southern California.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Contributor As natural disasters ravage the U.S. and beyond, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake, the human toll and emotional devastation are immeasurable.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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But he will occasionally get beat by good shooters and his lack of size has been exposed at times by pros.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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After an underwhelming opening, the Disney release has shown good staying power, taking advantage of January’s lack of competition.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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The pilots and passengers on board are presumed dead, but officials on Friday night did not immediately confirm the number of fatalities.—
Minnah Arshad,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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During an evening press conference with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said there are currently no reports on the number of fatalities.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loss. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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