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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
Anti-property tax activists have a simple solution to the loss of revenue: just spend less.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Season 2 picks up in the wake of tragedy, with Vince reeling from the loss of Uncle James (Beau Billingslea).
—Okla Jones, Essence, 19 Aug. 2025
But even as the pain of the Green Bay loss still stings as it’s mentioned, Jerry doesn’t seem keen on stepping away from the action anytime soon.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
Kelly Clarkson is mourning the loss of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Season 2 picks up in the wake of tragedy, with Vince reeling from the loss of Uncle James (Beau Billingslea).
—Okla Jones, Essence, 19 Aug. 2025
But even as the pain of the Green Bay loss still stings as it’s mentioned, Jerry doesn’t seem keen on stepping away from the action anytime soon.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
Kelly Clarkson is mourning the loss of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loss
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The ceremony last year stirred controversy because of the absence of the U.S. ambassador and other Western envoys in response to the Japanese city’s refusal to invite officials from Israel.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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These local laws signal a growing trend among municipalities to provide greater employment protections for cannabis users, particularly in the absence of broader state-level safeguards.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Spohr died after being shot once in the head during the burglary at the couple’s Homewood residence on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, the victims’ family has said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Of the victims, nine were adults and one was a 16-year-old.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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That’s twice as many defeats as victories in games decided by a single run.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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That game also ended up being a soul-crushing loss for the reeling Bombers, as other newbies Camilo Doval, David Bednar and José Caballero also played pivotal parts in the defeat.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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However, the department’s own data notes this is a 26% year-over-year decrease from 2024.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Other recipients are expected to see a decrease in their monthly assistance, the CBO said.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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He is charged with deprivation of rights under color of law and falsifying records.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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What’s more, alcohol can also disrupt sleep, and sleep deprivation in general is huge here, too.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The man, a Mexican national, pleaded not guilty to assaulting a federal officer, assaulting a federal officer resulting in bodily injury and destruction of government property, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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According to the sprawling 109-page indictment, the suspects conspired to prevent the construction of an 85-acre Atlanta police training center by coordinating and carrying out acts of political violence, intimidation, and property destruction.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Aug. 2025
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Another driver of instability is the lack of details about the trade agreements that have so far been reached.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
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Feeding those intrusive thoughts was a lack of precedent.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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Helsinki had zero road crash fatalities in the past twelve months.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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No fatalities were reported due to the Lee Fire, and no structures had been damaged as of Sunday afternoon.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loss. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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