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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
The Sooners were held to their fewest runs since a May 19 loss to LSU.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
The poems explore themes of loss, identity, artmaking and the natural world, as well as the 1885 expulsion of Chinese immigrants from Eureka, California.
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Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
There are many ways to stay hydrated and meet your weight loss goals.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
21 June 2026
Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Oklahoma voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2029, marking a rare loss for the issue on a statewide level.
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Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
The poems explore themes of loss, identity, artmaking and the natural world, as well as the 1885 expulsion of Chinese immigrants from Eureka, California.
—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
There are many ways to stay hydrated and meet your weight loss goals.
—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
21 June 2026
Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Oklahoma voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2029, marking a rare loss for the issue on a statewide level.
—
Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loss
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Spain has more than enough talent on the squad to beat Cape Verde, and despite the absence of two of its best players, the team should have come out on top.
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Conspicuous by their absence are a handful of recurring performers, including Amielynn Abellera, Kristin Villanueva, Jalen Thomas Brooks, and Brandon Mendez Homer, who play nurses Perla, Princess, Mateo, and Donnie, respectively.
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Investigators determined the victim was Edgar Carlos Garcia, then 39, of Mexico, who died after sustaining fatal injuries during an altercation that took place inside the warehouse.
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The Israeli strikes killed five people around the town of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, according to the official news agency NNA, and the army said a soldier was along the victims.
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A little more than an hour before his post-match press conference in the bowels of SoFi Stadium, Pochettino watched his USA team give up a last-second goal to Turkey that ensured a 3-2 defeat in this final match of the group stage.
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News of Custer's defeat stunned Americans, who were celebrating their country's centennial.
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Local law enforcement have touted recent decreases in crime on the CTA in particular, which beefed up security staffing in December and again in March.
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In contrast, California, Florida, Illinois, and Arkansas have recorded double-digit decreases in jobs.
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Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, cognitive decline, and impaired immune function.
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Sleep deprivation, subpar nutritional habits, chronic unmitigated stress, and poor fitness lead to subpar cognitive and emotional regulation.
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David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, told the the Washington Post he was arrested on June 19 and charged with misdemeanor destruction of government property.
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This came on the heels of another round of tornadoes just four days earlier that leveled buildings and caused widespread destruction across the region.
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These areas often have awkward entrances and lack ventilation, which allows heat to build quickly.
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Nearly half acknowledged mental health issues, and 34% felt their lack of personal relationships was a factor that contributed to feeling purposeless.
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
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“Loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loss. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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