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as in absence
the act or an instance of not having or being able to find
he was upset over the loss of his wedding ring
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2
as in victim
a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed
the platoon was able to accomplish its reconnaissance mission without any losses
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as in defeat
failure to win a contest
we're discouraged by our loss on Friday, but we're training hard for next week's game nevertheless
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as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
was determined to stay on the diet until he showed a loss of 10 pounds
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as in deprivation
the state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed
her loss of sleep meant that she would have trouble concentrating at work the next day
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as in destruction
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
the loss of the oil tanker was more significant than the loss of its cargo
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Recent Examples of loss
The latest moves will extend the turmoil at Novo, which was known for its stable corporate culture until the weight-loss boom prompted a surge in its shares that briefly made the company the most valuable in Europe.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Vanessa Holyoak considers memory and loss in the aftermath of the LA fires.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Their story is one marked by immense loss which has resonated with many who saw pieces of their own lives in the couple’s openness.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
Evans said that though many will be drawn to the salacious details of the heist — like any riveting crime thriller — there is a deep sense of national loss that should not be forgotten.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Vanessa Holyoak considers memory and loss in the aftermath of the LA fires.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Their story is one marked by immense loss which has resonated with many who saw pieces of their own lives in the couple’s openness.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
Evans said that though many will be drawn to the salacious details of the heist — like any riveting crime thriller — there is a deep sense of national loss that should not be forgotten.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loss
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Luka will look to lead the squad in his absence, which makes sense as he's tabbed to lead them once LeBron retires, which some believe could happen after this season, or shortly after.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Part of the slide has undoubtedly been the absence of edge rusher Khalil Mack, who is the Chargers’ most consistent run defender.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Remoteness draws the witness — or victim — forward and into the circle of the predator’s personality.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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And at its climax, the Grabber, the franchise killer played by Ethan Hawke, gracefully stalks his victims on ice skates, ready to lop some heads with an axe.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Debate rages on in Pennsylvania as to whether the Eagles offense is too predictable, or simply ineffective after the Eagles lost their second straight game last week, an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Giants on Thursday Night Football.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United, the approach was more akin to what Tottenham fans might have been used to seeing in the Europa League last season, when Postecoglou took a more pragmatic outlook.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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One study in British Columbia found that sea star wasting disease led to a 311 percent increase in the population of medium-sized sea urchins and a 30 percent decrease in kelp density over two years.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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The increase in population growth last year drove the neutral rate higher, the decrease in population growth this year is driving it lower, and that means that policy was much looser last year than people thought.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Not every such deprivation becomes a literal matter of life and death as in the play, but making use of such scenarios enables Shakespeare to highlight more effectively the danger of arbitrary action.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Why Sleep Matters So Much for Teens Chronic sleep deprivation can impact anyone, including teens, in various ways.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
22 Oct. 2025
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Israeli officials say Hamas could hand over six more bodies immediately out of the 15 still believed in Gaza, though some remains may be impossible to recover amid widespread destruction.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Amid the destruction of war and the uncertainty of a ceasefire barely a week old, Palestinians in Gaza now face a stark reality.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Other issues brought up at the meeting included ongoing construction, public safety and a lack of sufficient workforce housing.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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D’Alleva Valas said the biggest barrier for women, though, isn’t a lack of knowledge.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Most fatalities have occurred in the northeastern region of Japan, plus the northern prefecture of the island of Hokkaido.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The incident is the nation’s 20th lightning fatality of 2025 and the first in Louisiana, according to John Jensenius, a lightning safety specialist with the National Lightning Safety Council.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loss. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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