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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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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
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Fintech companies worry that an industrywide shift led by banks towards tighter control over financial data, in the absence of regulatory clarity, could hurt their businesses and stifle innovation within the sector.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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In the absence of independent monitoring on the ground, the ministry is the primary source for casualty data relied upon by humanitarian groups, journalists, and international bodies.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
30 July 2025
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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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The Arizona Democratic Party held its statutory meeting on Jan. 18, ousting their former leader, Yolanda Bejarano, and installing businessman Robert Branscomb as the new chair on the heels of the party's defeat in state elections.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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The son of Polish Holocaust survivors—his mother watched her mother and brother die at the hands of the Nazis; his father hid for six hundred days in a hole in the ground—Keret writes with irony, woundedness, and, sometimes, an accent of defeat.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 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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This leads on to another societal challenge—addressing the issue of technological inequality and deprivation.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Five months later, federal prosecutors filed two federal charges of deprivation of civil rights against Hankison, but his initial case ended in a mistrial in 2023.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 July 2025
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Unfortunately for the over 200 families and individuals renting at Acacia Cliffs, the City Council has incentivized our displacement and the destruction of 290 of the most affordable apartments in West Austin.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Weary of dealing with angry calls from the mayor about Frank’s blithe trail of city property destruction, police chief Davis (CCH Pounder) warns him to play nice with major donor Kane, since Police Squad’s funding is at risk.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Both actors, who have been previously married to other celebrities, have indicated a lack of interest in dating.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Whether due to inadequate service, lack of knowledge and experience, or scheduling conflicts, transitioning to a planner who aligns better with your needs can provide the personalized and sophisticated support necessary for achieving your financial goals.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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Both pedestrian and cyclist fatalities rose 64% in the U.S., but fell 17% in Canada, for example, and deaths involving large trucks increased 54% in the U.S. and decreased 24% in Canada.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loss. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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