1
as in harms
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 disadvantages
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 detriments
Resident Mark Youell said the board rightly voted this down and urged the board to continue to reject it, saying the detriments far exceed the benefits.
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Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
There's a lot of debate right now about the benefits and detriments of social media.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Research has also overwhelmingly indicated that lack of sleep can lead to numerous health detriments, including chronic disease, mental health deterioration and even behavioral disorders.
—Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The three largest carriers all offer basic economy fares, with various benefits and detriments.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
But other worries abound, a la O’Leary’s remarks about extras, to say nothing of broader cultural detriments like brain-draining our college students.
—Andy Crump, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
These candid and thoughtful conversations about potential scenarios and solutions allow partners to get on the same page and build healthy habits for the long run that can ultimately avoid the detriments of a divorce.
—Julia Rodgers, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
There's a lot of debate right now about the benefits and detriments of social media.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Research has also overwhelmingly indicated that lack of sleep can lead to numerous health detriments, including chronic disease, mental health deterioration and even behavioral disorders.
—Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The three largest carriers all offer basic economy fares, with various benefits and detriments.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
But other worries abound, a la O’Leary’s remarks about extras, to say nothing of broader cultural detriments like brain-draining our college students.
—Andy Crump, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
These candid and thoughtful conversations about potential scenarios and solutions allow partners to get on the same page and build healthy habits for the long run that can ultimately avoid the detriments of a divorce.
—Julia Rodgers, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriments
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Lehkonen closed quickly and started a break the other way, with his brother-in-harms, O'Connor, racing to the Finn's right.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Invisible, tasteless and odorless, nitrates in drinking water have been linked to thyroid disease, certain cancers and other health harms.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Being inside the Vatican bubble has journalistic advantages and disadvantages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The use of wood isn’t without its disadvantages, though, namely one of weight.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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Taking time before a storm arrives to unplug the right appliances and household items can be the difference between weathering the storm safely and thousands of dollars in damages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday a civil jury concluded that Lodes resigned involuntarily due to his reporting of a hostile workplace and was awarded the multimillion-dollar payment as compensation for his emotional damages.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson could be an option, but his injuries (knee as a freshman, collarbone as a junior, hamstring as a senior) are troubling.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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All season, the Lightning have been able to overcome injuries to key players, especially among their defenseman group.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Detriments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriments. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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