1
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
Make sure your workplace's environment isn't an accidental detriment to employee well-being.
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Michael Held, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Thus, the standard for pay can vary, creating another detriment for a telemedicine provider who wishes to serve several state jurisdictions.
—Jason Povio, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
But on two fronts, Grier continued a risky pattern that has marked his stewardship of the franchise, often to his team’s detriment.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
In some circles, that may be a detriment to his draft stock.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Michael Held, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Thus, the standard for pay can vary, creating another detriment for a telemedicine provider who wishes to serve several state jurisdictions.
—Jason Povio, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
But on two fronts, Grier continued a risky pattern that has marked his stewardship of the franchise, often to his team’s detriment.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
In some circles, that may be a detriment to his draft stock.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriment
Noun
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The result is a pattern of harm that is widely underreported, legally under-enforced and institutionally ignored.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Persistent exposure to air pollution can cause permanent harm, creating health problems for children and setting them up to become sicker adults.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mitch Raposo: Mitch Raposo needed to negate an eight-inch reach disadvantage against Sumudaerji.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Despite its disadvantages, single living is on the rise.—
Peter McGraw,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Video also showed damage to the former royal palace.—
Time,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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There is no precedent for the kind of damage a 30-foot water level in the Arroyo Colorado River could do, according to the NWS.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Another major talking point in the meeting was cost control given the expense of the current and upcoming power unit designs.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Animal Charity spent $15,000 saving Koda's life and is taking donations to help meet those expenses.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, in just his third game of the season following a return from the IL due to a right hamstring injury, Tauchman re-injured his leg.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This isn't the first time Monk has suffered a major injury late in the season.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriment. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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