1
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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2
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
Now, with the Airbnb officially canceled, Friend A insisted she should be held fully responsible for the loss.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 26 July 2025
Analysts predict further job losses in the auto industry if the tariff policy continues.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
These companies are often facing losses, but meme stock traders love them for their cheap stock price.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 25 July 2025
The scale is staggering: one UN estimate pegs global losses from these schemes at $37 billion.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 July 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 26 July 2025
Analysts predict further job losses in the auto industry if the tariff policy continues.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
These companies are often facing losses, but meme stock traders love them for their cheap stock price.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 25 July 2025
The scale is staggering: one UN estimate pegs global losses from these schemes at $37 billion.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loss
Noun
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The absence of curiosity or push-back helps maintain the status quo, which keeps us stuck.—
Dr. Ella F. Washington,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In the absence of details, basic questions remain unanswered and Head Start programs cannot act, said Bozek.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Democratic members of Congress have objected to the wave of settler violence, arguing that U.S. citizens are falling victim.—
Noah Robertson The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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Butler is a victim of a sinister moral panic, one in which small and jealous spirits tore down the highest targets their stubby little souls could reach.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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Sunday’s defeat capped a roller-coaster first half in which the Yankees jumped out to a 42-25 record, only to follow with a 6-16 skid that included two separate six-game losing streaks.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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And moments of a 3-2 defeat to the Sounders showed the gap between where KC is at compared to the true competitors in the league.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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This reform would help the legal system better focus on serious crimes while reducing unnecessary prosecutions, which should lead to lower prison numbers and a decrease in repeat offenses.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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That’s a decrease from last year, when local beer makers earned 38 accolades.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
17 July 2025
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By April 2024, as the bombing, displacement and deprivation continued, UNICEF estimated that 100 percent of children in Gaza were in need of mental health and psychosocial support.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Johnson was sentenced last year in U.S. District Court in New Mexico to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of willful deprivation of civil rights.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
8 July 2025
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Hopefully the residents of Hawkins will have peace in the end — but not before more destruction.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
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The result is not just abuses against citizens and their constitutional rights, but the destruction of public trust in police officers and law enforcement in general.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
15 July 2025
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The person denied being responsible for the noose, police said, noting that due to a lack of eyewitnesses and legal probable cause, no charges are expected against the person, who will not be allowed to return for any type of stadium construction.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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And the Covid episode itself--when inflation hit 9% before the Fed finally began hiking dramatically--remains a major point of concern about the institution’s lack of intellectual diversity.—
Kelly Evans,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Flooding is the second deadliest weather hazard nationwide, with most fatalities occurring when vehicles are swept away by rising waters.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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According to data from Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E, the incident marks the first boating fatality in the area.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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“Loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loss. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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