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as in absences
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 fatalities
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 defeats
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 decreases
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 deprivations
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 devastations
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 losses
His appearance at ballparks, football fields and basketball courts has been frequently associated with various Texas teams’ ensuing losses.
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Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
And the phenomenon seemingly continued this week, after Cruz was spotted at Minute Maid Park Tuesday and Wednesday for both games of the Houston Astros’ back-to-back losses, which put a quick end to the baseball team’s postseason.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
That’s about $1 billion in economic losses to a single port.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
University of Kentucky entomologists say that their return to the region could potentially lead to billions of dollars in economic losses.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Historians reviewing other Omaha Beach losses reassessed the circumstances of Andrews' death, noting the initials on the belt found with X-48 were a possible association.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Indemnification As described by Cornell Law School, indemnification occurs when one party compensates another party for damages or losses that have occurred related to specific events.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The company has posted cumulative losses of $600 million going back more than a decade, with $400 million spent just getting through the eight-year-long NEPA process.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Intense price competition among China’s many EV producers as well as waning demand—both in China and abroad—have put manufacturers into financial trouble, with some reporting losses despite still considerable public support.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
And the phenomenon seemingly continued this week, after Cruz was spotted at Minute Maid Park Tuesday and Wednesday for both games of the Houston Astros’ back-to-back losses, which put a quick end to the baseball team’s postseason.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
That’s about $1 billion in economic losses to a single port.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
University of Kentucky entomologists say that their return to the region could potentially lead to billions of dollars in economic losses.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Historians reviewing other Omaha Beach losses reassessed the circumstances of Andrews' death, noting the initials on the belt found with X-48 were a possible association.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Indemnification As described by Cornell Law School, indemnification occurs when one party compensates another party for damages or losses that have occurred related to specific events.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The company has posted cumulative losses of $600 million going back more than a decade, with $400 million spent just getting through the eight-year-long NEPA process.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Intense price competition among China’s many EV producers as well as waning demand—both in China and abroad—have put manufacturers into financial trouble, with some reporting losses despite still considerable public support.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for losses
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Both the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration are now investigating the workplace fatalities.Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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South Carolina has reported 41 fatalities, Georgia 33, Florida 19, Tennessee 11 and Virginia two.Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Russia has used warships from its Black Sea Fleet, as well as strategic bombers, to conduct missile strikes on targets across Ukraine, leading to hundreds of civilian casualties.Artem Grudinin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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While the identities of the victims have not been disclosed, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said Wednesday that no foreign nationals were among the casualties.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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By Jenna Ryu October 4, 2024 Some people seem to have this impressive ability to shake off setbacks and stay positive.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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Despite the setbacks, Tesla remains committed to advancing its battery technology.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company continues to focus on generating revenue and reducing expenses through cost reductions and operational streamlining.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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This decrease is attributed to reductions in research and development expenses and general and administrative expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Many of the dead were women and children, and the footage is punctuated by the sound of automatic gunfire and screams of victims as they are shot while apparently trying to play dead.Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Despite talk of the strike affecting hurricane recovery efforts, there was almost no impact on the flow of emergency supplies to storm victims.Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Losses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/losses. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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