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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
Instead of a defining win, the Broncos suffered a crusher of a 16-14 loss here Sunday when Lutz’s 35-yard walk-off field goal attempt got blocked.
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Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Mack was credited with four tackles, including one sack of Browns quarterback Jameis Winston and two tackles for losses of yardage.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
Given this linear trend, October has seen the loss of 1.38 million square miles of sea ice since 1979 — an area roughly equal to five times the size of Texas.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
However, Argentina's political and economic instability led to a loss of competitiveness in lower-price segments, pushing the country to focus on higher-value wine exports.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Mack was credited with four tackles, including one sack of Browns quarterback Jameis Winston and two tackles for losses of yardage.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
Given this linear trend, October has seen the loss of 1.38 million square miles of sea ice since 1979 — an area roughly equal to five times the size of Texas.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
However, Argentina's political and economic instability led to a loss of competitiveness in lower-price segments, pushing the country to focus on higher-value wine exports.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loss
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And someone other than Nikola Jokic was going to have to score to make up for Murray’s absence.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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In the absence of changes to entitlement spending, which Trump has promised not to make, the best way to afford necessary upgrades to U.S. defenses is to expand GDP with growth-friendly policies on taxes and regulation.Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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In this instance, the victim’s family can file a wrongful death claim.Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Javier Alvares-Garcia, 50, was the victim of a shooting that took place at 2400 South Pulaski Street, according to a news release from the Police Department.Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Palestinians’ defeat and Israel’s occupation provided Hezbollah with its raison d’être.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Voters overwhelmingly approved a proposition to toughen penalties for some drug possession and shoplifting offenses — a political defeat for Newsom, who strongly opposed it.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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This decrease is attributed to a reduction in transactions at existing centers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Gold prices tend to rise in anticipation of a conflict, but when action takes place, the price remains the same or decreases.Sanford Mann, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sleep deprivation is also associated with disruptions in appetite-regulating hormones (ghrelin and leptin), which often increases cravings for sugary, nutrient-poor foods.12 2.Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sleep deprivation also leads to cognitive and metabolic impairments.Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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But amid the stories of destruction and despair, the film also promises a vision of a better world, of a future where Israelis and Palestinians, like the directors of this documentary, can work together towards justice and freedom.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Traditional airline economic modeling tells us that cost increases at this scale will lead to unprecedented demand destruction.Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But federal health officials say the lack of heating and pasteurization poses risks like exposure to harmful bacteria like E. coli and listeria — a concern that's been amplified by bird flu spreading among dairy cattle.Natalie Daher, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Earlier this month Qatar said it could no longer be involved in mediation efforts due to a lack of willingness by both Hamas and Israel to engage in good faith attempts to end the deadly conflict.Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Too many state officials have not yet learned that lesson. Correction, November 13, 6 pm ET: An earlier version of this story miscalculated the number of pedestrian fatalities on Roosevelt Boulevard in 2022.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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There have been 439 mass shootings across the U.S. this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, including 24 mass gun murders, defined as a mass shooting with four or more fatalities.Ty Roush, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loss. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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