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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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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
Ryan Yarbrough had known nothing but success in the Yankees’ rotation, but that changed in a 10-7 loss to the Red Sox on Saturday night.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
The loss was compounded by an offense that didn’t score after the third inning despite having seven hits.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025
In the ninth inning, three consecutive Miami batters flew out to seal the Hurricanes’ series-opening loss.
—Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
The victory put to rest the bad memories of her 2022 French Open final loss to Iga Swiatek when, as an 18-year-old, Gauff felt overwhelmed even before stepping onto Court Philippe-Chatrier.
—Jerome Pugmire, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2025
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
The loss was compounded by an offense that didn’t score after the third inning despite having seven hits.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025
In the ninth inning, three consecutive Miami batters flew out to seal the Hurricanes’ series-opening loss.
—Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
The victory put to rest the bad memories of her 2022 French Open final loss to Iga Swiatek when, as an 18-year-old, Gauff felt overwhelmed even before stepping onto Court Philippe-Chatrier.
—Jerome Pugmire, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loss
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With this reality in mind, any trades or acquisitions the Sky make to offset Vandersloot’s absence must prioritize the team’s greatest weaknesses — the inconsistent perimeter defense — not attempt to replicate her production.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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One factor in whether to grant an injunction is if the plaintiff would suffer irreparable harm in the absence of an injunction.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
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Jones added what doesn't make sense in all this is Gov. Gavin Newsom's Democratic Party continues to push to protect perpetrators instead of victims and using the Menendez brothers' case to get their bill across the finish line.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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These tactics are designed to lead the victim straight onto a negotiation footing where the attacker has the upper hand.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Although an appeal remains possible, the ruling delivers a decisive and public defeat for Baldoni and Wayfarer in their attempt to reframe the fallout over the film.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The Champions League brought an elimination at the hands of Real Madrid in the Round of 16 and there was heartbreak in the FA Cup final for the second consecutive year with defeat to Cyrstal Palace.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The number of mid-level touring artists dropped from 19% to 12% recently, while even superstars saw their share decrease from 44% to 36%.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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The freeze amounts to a 5% budget decrease for the universities due to the $2.4 billion budget shortfall.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Early studies indicate that creatine supplements could enhance cognitive function in older adults and people with dementia or sleep deprivation.—
Staff Author Published,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2025
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There’s nothing but chaos and deprivation in the streets of America.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Confrontational rhetoric Salami was known for his aggressive rhetoric against both Israel and the United States, calling for the destruction of Israel as early as 2016.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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The destruction of several strategic bombers is another reminder that Kyiv remains determined in its struggle against Moscow’s invasion.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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Most troubling is a lack of true concern or remedies for a huge problem for America, our national debt, and the service on that $36 trillion debt, which amounts to almost a trillion dollars a year.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Thomson maintains Luzardo’s issues are a lack of execution.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Boeing's Dreamliner planes had not previously been involved in an incident where passenger fatalities were reported.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
13 June 2025
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“Loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loss. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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