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
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
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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Restorative justice programs bring together survivors and offenders — via meetings or letters or through community panels — to try to deepen understanding, promote healing and discuss how best to make amends for a wide range of harms.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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Modernizing infrastructure requires trade-off judgments; legal processes can’t determine whether, for example, the benefits of a transmission line outweigh the harms of cutting through a pristine forest.—
Philip K. Howard,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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Harvard gutted out the disadvantages, though, staving off wave after wave of Boston University pressure to eventually force overtime.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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There are advantages and disadvantages to each.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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That had followed a a long-running case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), in which he was awarded damages.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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This marks Harry’s third time suing a major newspaper group, having previously taken legal action against The Sun owner News Group Newspapers, which settled before trial, as well as The Mirror Group, a case in which he was awareded £140,600 in damages.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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Liability coverage pays for injuries or property damage you, the driver, cause to others during an accident.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The agent, who suffered injuries to his arm and hand, fired his Taser at the man during the encounter, records show.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Detriments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriments. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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