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
Only a system designed with these principles can truly protect your organization, reduce losses and maintain trust with your honest customers.
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Marcin Nowak, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Revenue is set to fall 21 percent to 120 million pounds, with pre-tax losses widening slightly to 23 million pounds.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
The push underscores how the president remains fixated on his loss to former President Biden in 2020, even after mounting a political comeback last year to win a second term.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 20 June 2025
Even a moderate amount of weight loss can make a difference.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 20 June 2025
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Marcin Nowak, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Revenue is set to fall 21 percent to 120 million pounds, with pre-tax losses widening slightly to 23 million pounds.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
The push underscores how the president remains fixated on his loss to former President Biden in 2020, even after mounting a political comeback last year to win a second term.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 20 June 2025
Even a moderate amount of weight loss can make a difference.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loss
Noun
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Even in the absence of a flagship showcase, Italy’s audiovisual sector has continued to boom, with the value Italian original titles growing at an average annual rate of 11.6% since 2017 and surpassing €2 billion in total value by 2023.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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With this reality in mind, any trades or acquisitions the Sky make to offset Vandersloot’s absence must prioritize the team’s greatest weaknesses — the inconsistent perimeter defense — not attempt to replicate her production.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Upon arrival at around 3:35 a.m., officers witnessed the suspect shoot one of the victims through the open front door.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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Many of the victims were retired or near retirement—the IRA piece of the business had appealed to them.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Although an appeal remains possible, the ruling delivers a decisive and public defeat for Baldoni and Wayfarer in their attempt to reframe the fallout over the film.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The Champions League brought an elimination at the hands of Real Madrid in the Round of 16 and there was heartbreak in the FA Cup final for the second consecutive year with defeat to Cyrstal Palace.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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At a press conference last week, Lurie noted that San Francisco has seen a 62% decrease in encampments and would stand to lose 1,000 shelter beds without funding.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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Now, 2025 sees a modest decrease with 228 submissions overall.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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Early studies indicate that creatine supplements could enhance cognitive function in older adults and people with dementia or sleep deprivation.—
Staff Author Published,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2025
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There’s nothing but chaos and deprivation in the streets of America.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Antibodies mark and bind to foreign substances (such as germs) for destruction, whereas cytokines serve as messengers, informing and signaling the immune system to launch an attack against germs.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
13 June 2025
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The destruction of several strategic bombers is another reminder that Kyiv remains determined in its struggle against Moscow’s invasion.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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The lack of optimism stems from a losing streak and ongoing drama between the team's new head coach and a star player.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 June 2025
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A lot of people watch Fox or MSNBC or ABC to get their news, but as far as programming that’s reality-based or even scripted even, there’s a lack of quality content that’s produced well for that (conservative) audience.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Iran’s state-run media has reported multiple fatalities in the capital city, Tehran.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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“Loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loss. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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