1
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
There’s nothing wrong with helping and supporting adult children, but the problem is when people do it to their own detriment, Healy said.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
American network television, which has long been seen as among the most committed to free expression in the western world, sometimes to its detriment, could be set for a serious reshaping if monologues like Kimmel’s no longer pass muster.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
The issue has come under heated debate as opponents of less frequent reporting argue the lack of transparency would be a detriment to investors, especially retail investors who don't have as ample resources as Wall Street institutions.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
That’s something that the left has always done, to great detriment to themselves and the movement.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
American network television, which has long been seen as among the most committed to free expression in the western world, sometimes to its detriment, could be set for a serious reshaping if monologues like Kimmel’s no longer pass muster.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
The issue has come under heated debate as opponents of less frequent reporting argue the lack of transparency would be a detriment to investors, especially retail investors who don't have as ample resources as Wall Street institutions.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
That’s something that the left has always done, to great detriment to themselves and the movement.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriment
Noun
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Originally, Ascher and Fraker were each charged with one count of failure to act to prevent bodily harm to a child, a felony that could have resulted in as much as six-year prison sentences.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Without proximity to these prestigious networks, they’re left to compete at a distinct disadvantage.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The bullpen goes to the Phillies, but the Dodgers will try to mitigate that disadvantage with some of their extra starters.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The observatory has faced tens of thousands of dollars in damages, Kaltenecker said, and lost gear and important plant life.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Oct. 2025
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All the horses' feed is paid for by Metro Nashville and the handler is given a $2,500 annual stipend for medical expenses.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the great expense, many of the shows revolved around songs from old movies and movie musicals.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Florida, meanwhile, had an offensive explosion with 457 yards on a night when quarterback DJ Lagway and receiver Dallas Wilson — making his college debut after a foot injury sidelined the freshman prior to Saturday — showed off the upside the Gators have been waiting for.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Church member Greg Mikat was shot three times, according to the GoFundMe his sister has organized, sustaining injuries to his leg and chest and remains hospitalized, after confronting the gunman.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriment. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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