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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
The series dives into the tragedy, while also exploring loss, grief and the struggle for justice.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024
The ruling was a relief for Tennessee’s hemp industry, which feared massive economic losses and layoffs if the rules were allowed to go into effect.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 27 Dec. 2024
When poisoning occurs, the Mayo Clinic states that people may experience a headache, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, shortness of breath, loss of consciousness and more.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The imposition of price controls is more often than not the imposition of a loss that businesses (including banks) aren’t in the position to sustain, thus the cessation of the service price-controlled by federal bureaucrats.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024
The ruling was a relief for Tennessee’s hemp industry, which feared massive economic losses and layoffs if the rules were allowed to go into effect.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 27 Dec. 2024
When poisoning occurs, the Mayo Clinic states that people may experience a headache, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, shortness of breath, loss of consciousness and more.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The imposition of price controls is more often than not the imposition of a loss that businesses (including banks) aren’t in the position to sustain, thus the cessation of the service price-controlled by federal bureaucrats.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loss
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Despite his absence, traces of Margraff’s influence abound.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
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His absence from the NHRA events over the past year, coupled with recent announcements, raises questions about the future of both his career and John Force Racing's direction.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The victim was walking in a crosswalk on Wilshire Boulevard around 6:40 p.m. Sunday when she was struck by a white Toyota RAV4 and sent flying several feet into the air, according to a video and information shared by Santa Monica police.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Eliot Gross, the deputy coroner of Bucks County, confirmed to USA TODAY that the female victim was Haddon.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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First-year Tulane coach Jon Sumrall doesn’t want to end with three straight defeats, but recognizes the challenge ahead.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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The collapse is a major defeat for Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, who had cobbled together a deal to avoid a government shutdown just before the Christmas holiday—only to be undercut at the last minute by the leader of his own party and the world’s richest man.Brian Bennett, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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Only 25% of new car buyers are considering an EV for their next purchase, a 2% decrease from last year.Anshuman Tripathy, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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As the policy rate increases or decreases, variable mortgage rates are expected to rise or decline respectively.Reza Ghazi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The poignant portrayal of the struggles of the woman, the stark caste differences and heart-wrenching deprivation won the film wide critical acclaim.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Studies have also shown relationships between sleep and circadian rhythm deprivation and mental health problems, drug use, speeding, delinquent behaviors, educational performance, and employment salaries.Addy Bink, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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The facts are clear: Marylanders stand to gain no benefit from this proposal, yet our state will bear the brunt of its environmental destruction and economic damage to agritourism and farming, our top Maryland industry.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
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Images of Helene's path of destruction initially shocked Church and Combs.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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How much longer will a lack of spending and a corresponding lack of playoff success continue?Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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For many, this has translated to a lack of use of AI, with 45% of companies saying that their data is not yet ready to support AI.Kimberly A. Whitler, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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The state was one of the first overwhelmed by fentanyl fatalities – no one can say why for sure – and is now among the first seeing the wave of deaths ebb.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Asheville area fatalities are part of the Southeast death toll blamed on Helene that surpassed 200 on Thursday, according to a USA TODAY analysis.Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loss. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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