detriments

plural of detriment

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Recent Examples of detriments While many investors understand the risks associated with aggressive investing, few realize the long-term detriments that come with an overly conservative portfolio, especially when preparing for retirement. David Kudla, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriments
Noun
  • Susan Marquis, a professor with Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs, said the other ideas proposed by experts can help reduce the harms faced in the fields.
    Max Blau, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2025
  • On top of this, a TriTex filtration system makes sure the motor is kept out of harms way to ensure a long lifespan.
    Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Imposing port fees on Chinese ships will not change these structural disadvantages.
    Dan Ikenson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The Native Hawaiian community struggles with higher rates of poverty and incarceration, so Hawaiian children may have educational disadvantages.
    Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The judge declined to grant substantial monetary damages to the husband, however.
    Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The complaint says McNeil suffered a range of injuries from the incident, including a concussion, and seeks $200,000 in damages.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Their starting quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a left shoulder and toe injuries during the 49ers 17-13 Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Kirk, a father of two, was rushed to the hospital following the shooting, but later died of his injuries.
    Richard Hall, Time, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Detriments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriments. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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