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as in harm
something that causes loss or pain
opponents of casino gambling claim that it is a detriment to society at large
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as in disadvantage
the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success
the requirement that runners wear shoes for the race worked to his detriment since he was used to running barefoot
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Recent Examples of detriment
In a show this focused on plot and lore, at times to its dramatic detriment, the characters involved in both deserve a real turn in the spotlight.
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Sean T. Collins, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2024
How many professionals leave or suffer physical and psychological detriments due to the industry's extraordinary output pressure?
—Elizabeth Edwards, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
But ask yourself whether your anger is useful or a detriment to your relationship with your parents and in-laws.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 2 Dec. 2024
There are certainly alternatives to chlorine and chloramines, which come with their own benefits and detriments: many European countries disinfect their water with ozone, and McCurry says that another option is the use of UV light.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Sean T. Collins, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2024
How many professionals leave or suffer physical and psychological detriments due to the industry's extraordinary output pressure?
—Elizabeth Edwards, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
But ask yourself whether your anger is useful or a detriment to your relationship with your parents and in-laws.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 2 Dec. 2024
There are certainly alternatives to chlorine and chloramines, which come with their own benefits and detriments: many European countries disinfect their water with ozone, and McCurry says that another option is the use of UV light.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriment
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Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.Don Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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He was ordered to pay the women around $148 million in late 2023 for the harm caused by his lies.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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This leaves lower-income workers at a significant disadvantage in creating long-term financial security.Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Even with a lightsaber in his hands and a handful of hostages, our villain seems to be at a disadvantage and forced to continue to improvise.Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Fact check: Image of three LA Fire Department leaders is missing context The image in the Instagram post, however, does not show authentic damage from those fires.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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This vulnerability has led to significant economic losses, with potential damages estimated at $1.44 billion in 2020 and $970.04 million in 2021.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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While stadium concert treks by Taylor Swift and Coldplay set records in 2024, the year also saw multiple tours and festivals canceled because of soaring expenses and low ticket sales.George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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There are also likely to be extra post-flight charges for extra flight time, the security stops inbound and other expenses that will be passed along to the customer.Doug Gollan, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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The Pelicans were unlikely to move him anyway, as teams that interacted with them before his injury found New Orleans’ asking price was extraordinarily high.Christian Clark, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriment. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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