1
as in harms
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 disadvantages
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 detriments
While many investors understand the risks associated with aggressive investing, few realize the long-term detriments that come with an overly conservative portfolio, especially when preparing for retirement.
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David Kudla, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
David Kudla, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriments
Noun
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One of the harms and dangers facing the country is precisely this state of 'no war, no peace,' which is not good.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Those not chronically online might instinctively recoil at the term brain rot, with its vaguely gory connotations, especially as concern about the potential harms of social media for adolescents mounts.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All in all, the advantages of focusing on improving internal data and infrastructure outweigh the disadvantages that come from relying on an external LLM—for now.—
Emily Acton,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Both China and the United States have advantages and disadvantages in this strategic competition.—
SADEK WAHBA,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Sep. 2025
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Clemishire and her father are seeking civil damages in excess of $1 million.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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The verdict, which multiple outlets reported took roughly one hour, carried financial implications—the jury decided whether the rapper would owe damages claimed by Ellis—and legal implications.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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But injuries and salary cap constraints have largely derailed the 49ers, who went just 6-11 in 2024.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Having received treatment for numerous injuries during the tournament, Muchová left the court for a medical timeout between sets.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Detriments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriments. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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