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
But maternal health - and social - systems have typically focused on and welcomed only the birthing person, to the exclusion of fathers and the detriment of both partners.
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Eva Epker, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The detriments of loneliness, both disease prevention and mental decline, can be abated, and billions in health care dollars could be saved, by something that requires no medical degree or costly medical procedure.
—Gail Matillo, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
All that motion is welcomed by the body and not a detriment.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
But on two fronts, Grier continued a risky pattern that has marked his stewardship of the franchise, often to his team’s detriment.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Eva Epker, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The detriments of loneliness, both disease prevention and mental decline, can be abated, and billions in health care dollars could be saved, by something that requires no medical degree or costly medical procedure.
—Gail Matillo, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
All that motion is welcomed by the body and not a detriment.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
But on two fronts, Grier continued a risky pattern that has marked his stewardship of the franchise, often to his team’s detriment.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriment
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Brown was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police of London.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
16 May 2025
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In fact, much of it is inaccurate or misleading, raising a serious health communication problem: Fake health information – whether shared unknowingly and innocently, or deliberately to mislead or cause harm – can be far more captivating than accurate information.—
Angshuman K. Kashyap,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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How Credit Cards Fit Into Modern Financial Strategies From a consumer perspective, there are advantages and disadvantages to using credit cards for bill payments.—
Rick Watkin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Its onerous regulations put every single EU company at a disadvantage globally with technological competitors.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The lawsuit seeks attorneys’ fees and damages, with interest.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2025
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Avoid leaving the solution on your teeth for too long as side effects can include tooth and gum sensitivity, irritated gums, damage to dental implants and crowns, and tooth enamel erosion.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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Earlier this year, after failing to meet its own October deadline for the rebate’s relaunch, the government passed a measure allowing producers to claim expenses accrued in the final months of 2024 and the start of 2025.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Archway Homes will buy the home and make the repairs needed, relieving the sellers of the hassle and expense.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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The extent of any injuries was not immediately clear.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
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Days later, the boy was released from the hospital without any significant injuries.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriment. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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