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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
Half the league is building for the future at the detriment of the present.
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Sam McDowell March 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
During this retrograde, Mercury will transit in the sign of Pisces where astrologers ascertain it to be in both its detriment and fall – meaning that Mercurial topics like data and analysis don't excel as much in a sign known for emotions and abstraction.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
On the consumer side, the app offers consumers exclusive dining experiences and rewards to help consumers save money and try new restaurants with no detriment to the restaurant.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Stricklen said the new neighbor would not be a visual detriment since the rooftop view will be from the Indiana Avenue side of the center and the new development is southeast of the Walker.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
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Sam McDowell March 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
During this retrograde, Mercury will transit in the sign of Pisces where astrologers ascertain it to be in both its detriment and fall – meaning that Mercurial topics like data and analysis don't excel as much in a sign known for emotions and abstraction.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
On the consumer side, the app offers consumers exclusive dining experiences and rewards to help consumers save money and try new restaurants with no detriment to the restaurant.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Stricklen said the new neighbor would not be a visual detriment since the rooftop view will be from the Indiana Avenue side of the center and the new development is southeast of the Walker.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriment
Noun
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The state would never allow a commercial airline pilot to fly without layers of preventive safeguards, yet its DUI enforcement often escalates only after irreversible harm has taken place.—
Sean M. Cleary,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Almost all important technologies, including AI, can be used for both protection and harm.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If society is looking to keep the underserved at a disadvantage relative to their peers, forcing them to attend failing schools is a good way to go about it.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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Charlie makes an excellent point about what the disadvantage might be.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The attack caused material damage but no casualties, and the residence was empty at the time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Photos shared on social media shows the massive slabs of rock fell just past a blind curve and the SUV sustained major front-end damage.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Documents reviewed by the Miami Herald show that only a portion of the funds handled through TourProdEnter can be clearly tied to legitimate AFA expenses.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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An online fundraiser has also been launched by Brown's family and friends to help cover rebuilding expenses.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Authorities are working to identify the owner of a dog that entered a Midlothian home and attacked a 1‑year‑old child and an adult, leaving them bloodied and the child hospitalized with severe injuries.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the real loss is the latest injury.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriment. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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