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
The report emphasizes much of what is already known – and some that is still being studied – about the detriments of too much screen time on developing minds.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
The fact is, it is widely believed Rockies hitters and pitchers having to go back and forth between sea level and a mile high is among the biggest detriments to their success.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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.
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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.
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Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
The three largest carriers all offer basic economy fares, with various benefits and detriments.
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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.
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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.
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Julia Rodgers,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
The fact is, it is widely believed Rockies hitters and pitchers having to go back and forth between sea level and a mile high is among the biggest detriments to their success.
—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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.
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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.
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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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Tightly regulated systems, like Uruguay's, or decriminalization avoid these harms.
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You might not have been affected by this round of layoffs, but the harms of extreme wealth concentration are coming for all of us.
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DataHaven found that a legacy of racial and residential segregation has contributed to lingering inequality, with Black and Latino communities facing significant disadvantages and lower quality of life.
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Consider both carefully, then, as each comes with significant advantages and disadvantages in today's economy.
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The lawsuit also seeks unspecified financial damages.
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The lawsuit seeks more than $1 million in damages.
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Puncture wounds are a classic example, but lacerations, fractures that break the skin, burns, crush injuries and even relatively minor cuts can also pose a risk if they are contaminated with dirt or debris.
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The boy later died from his injuries at the hospital.
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“Detriments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriments. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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