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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
Like last week’s 1-0 loss to Mexico, Australia started slowly before settling into the game and improving after halftime substitutions.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The right-hander allowed seven runs and six hits in one-third of an inning in a 9-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
With Sunday’s loss, the Twins finished that stretch 7-10, starting it off by sweeping the Red Sox in Boston and finished it by losing three of four to the Royals.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
The best American finish in the last 95 years was a quarterfinal loss to Germany in 2002.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The right-hander allowed seven runs and six hits in one-third of an inning in a 9-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
With Sunday’s loss, the Twins finished that stretch 7-10, starting it off by sweeping the Red Sox in Boston and finished it by losing three of four to the Royals.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
The best American finish in the last 95 years was a quarterfinal loss to Germany in 2002.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loss
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But the offense has fared well so far in his absence.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Navratilova said Alcaraz’s absence, Sinner’s loss and the rest of the chaos changed the entire feel of the tournament.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Newsom’s office said Thursday that the state is providing assistance to victims, family members and witnesses of the mosque shooting.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The bodies of two people were found earlier this week, before crews recovered the remains of another six victims on Thursday, May 28, Longview fire chief Brad Hannig said in a press conference later that day.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The Highlanders, who suffered a 7-5 defeat at the hands of Fontana Kaiser on Wednesday in the CIF Southern California Division 3 Regional semifinals, graduate just four seniors.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Nungurey saw a team defense that connected at crucial moments and managed to stave off defeat for one more inning and force extra innings against junior Redwood pitching ace Jackie Ramirez in the first round of the CIF SoCal Regional Division II playoffs Wednesday.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
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The results were in line with company expectations, but shares fell 23% in after-hours trading following the announcement on Wednesday evening, and the company is lowering its full-year outlook from a slight increase to a slight decrease.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
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The range increase didn’t require something like a decrease in power—in fact, the standard Solterra got a few extra horsepower, taking it to 233 hp (174 kW) from a pair of identical front and rear motors.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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Consistent short sleep, however, has been linked to measurable declines in cognitive performance and day-to-day functioning, while chronic sleep deprivation is associated with more serious long-term health risks.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Consumers no longer see moderation as deprivation.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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He was indicted on three counts -- destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Yes, the Cal State Fullerton softball team continued its destruction of the Big West Conference.—
Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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But despite this, experts say the lack of AI play is not the main reason why global investors are exiting India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This area is the best of the best—in part because of the wildlife sightings but also because of the lack of vehicles (the land is exclusively crossed by guests of Singita Lebombo and Singita Sweni).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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No fatalities had been reported as of late Saturday, police said, and no suspects were in custody.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The spate of three fatalities is extraordinary in a nation that has averaged around three shark deaths a year in recent decades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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“Loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loss. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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