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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
On the consumer side, the app offers consumers exclusive dining experiences and rewards to help consumers save money and try new restaurants with no detriment to the restaurant.
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Stricklen said the new neighbor would not be a visual detriment since the rooftop view will be from the Indiana Avenue side of the center and the new development is southeast of the Walker.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
The situation has not changed that much since then, which has been a detriment to recruiting.
—Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
Do keep in mind that Mercury is in detriment when transiting this Water sign, which isn’t ideal for problem-solving and logistics.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Stricklen said the new neighbor would not be a visual detriment since the rooftop view will be from the Indiana Avenue side of the center and the new development is southeast of the Walker.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
The situation has not changed that much since then, which has been a detriment to recruiting.
—Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
Do keep in mind that Mercury is in detriment when transiting this Water sign, which isn’t ideal for problem-solving and logistics.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriment
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Forhan, who was the initial victim of the robbery, has been charged with firing a missile into a building and culpable negligence for inflicting harm.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Aquatic invasive species are non-native plants or animals which, when introduced into aquatic environments and left unchecked, can cause significant harm to native wildlife species, water quality and recreational opportunities for boaters and anglers, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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Despite that disadvantage — Villanova has hit 7-of-14 — the underdog Aggies are still in this game.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Eftimiades also believes that the FBI’s decades-old structure of methodically amassing information can work to its disadvantage.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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Rescue workers said the direct hit in Arad caused widespread damage across at least 10 apartment buildings, three of them badly damaged and in danger of collapsing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20% of global oil production, remained closed, and missile and drone damage to energy facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait further drove up oil prices.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Since diesel is the lifeblood of the supply chain, a sudden rise in fuel costs will all but certainly result in higher prices charged by wholesalers in response to elevated transport expenses, some analysts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Mettler-Toledo, which manufactures lab instruments and weighing technology, provides school expenses as part of its expatriate and international benefits package for some senior execs.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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That said, slow running aligns with the zone 2 cardio trend, which promises ample cardiovascular benefit, plus minimized injury risk.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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Detroit captain Dylan Larkin missed his sixth consecutive game due to a lower-body injury.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriment. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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