1
as in absences
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 fatalities
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 defeats
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 decreases
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 deprivations
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 devastations
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 losses
His tenure ended after consecutive losses to his former Notre Dame defensive coordinators Clark Lea (now the Vanderbilt head coach) and Mike Elko (Texas A&M), putting him at 34-14 in Baton Rouge.
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Chris Vannini, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2025
Faisal Samad, a director at the BGMEA, previously told Sourcing Journal that the association was working on a portal where its member manufacturers and exporters could input the names of factories that have suffered losses.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
At a recent book event in NYC, Malone recalled one of his few losses, a bitter battle for Paramount waged, unsuccessfully, by himself and Barry Diller against Sumner Redstone.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
And the pop culture nerds here at Them have been hit especially hard by these losses over the years.
—Catherine Mhloyi, Them., 29 Oct. 2025
The Cowboys beat Akron and Northern Iowa to open the year before three straight losses against Utah, Colorado and UNLV.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
The Breakers shook off early losses to Mater Dei and San Clemente to set the school record for most wins in a regular season.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
With the 2-5 Las Vegas Raiders likely just a few of losses away from being out of playoff contention, trade speculation has heated up around one of the team’s top stars.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, an analysis conducted by EY this year found that the national debt’s rising trajectory could lead to sustained job and income losses over time.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Chris Vannini, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2025
Faisal Samad, a director at the BGMEA, previously told Sourcing Journal that the association was working on a portal where its member manufacturers and exporters could input the names of factories that have suffered losses.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
At a recent book event in NYC, Malone recalled one of his few losses, a bitter battle for Paramount waged, unsuccessfully, by himself and Barry Diller against Sumner Redstone.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
And the pop culture nerds here at Them have been hit especially hard by these losses over the years.
—Catherine Mhloyi, Them., 29 Oct. 2025
The Cowboys beat Akron and Northern Iowa to open the year before three straight losses against Utah, Colorado and UNLV.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
The Breakers shook off early losses to Mater Dei and San Clemente to set the school record for most wins in a regular season.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
With the 2-5 Las Vegas Raiders likely just a few of losses away from being out of playoff contention, trade speculation has heated up around one of the team’s top stars.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, an analysis conducted by EY this year found that the national debt’s rising trajectory could lead to sustained job and income losses over time.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for losses
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More than 1,700 healthcare workers have been killed, and Gaza has been the deadliest context for aid workers, with 181 fatalities last year.—
Anna Halford,
Time,
25 Oct. 2025
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The personal finance website recently ranked America’s safest cities in 2025, based on drug overdose deaths, traffic fatalities, property crime rates and other factors.—
Sarah Linn
October 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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With leaves still clinging to the trees, Arne Slot had overseen four straight defeats, prompting searching questions to be asked of the head coach, the club’s summer transfer strategy, senior players and everything in between.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Players must compete again the next day, leaving no time to dwell on defeats, while the organization doesn’t take victories for granted either.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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As estrogen decreases during menopause, nerves in the hypothalamus — an almond-size region deep inside the brain whose functions include helping regulate the body’s thermostat — become hyperactive and produce an overabundance of chemical signals called neurokinins.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Prices across Louisville have generally followed the national trend, showing significant decreases from their peak in the first quarter of 2025.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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But Def Leppard is, at its core, a brotherhood of working-class kids from the British Isles, raised by parents who lived through the deprivations of World War II.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps, partially, though not because of any physical deprivations.—
Jane Ciabattari
August 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
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The storm’s forceful winds unleashed widespread destruction, killing at least 30 people – though its true toll is yet to become clear, with authorities still assessing the number of casualties.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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The casualties put Haiti’s provisional death toll from Hurricane Melissa at 23.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Occasional setbacks are part of the process—stay consistent and calm, and your dog will learn.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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The city of Hastings has established registration and zoning requirements for retail cannabis sales, including setbacks from parks, schools and treatment facilities, said John Hinzman, community development director.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Even with the staff reductions, Ellison has been spending big on content deals since closing the deal forming Paramount Skydance.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Temperature reductions from extensive tree coverage offer sustainability benefits beyond mere aesthetics — a critical consideration in a climate where outdoor spaces become nearly uninhabitable for months each year.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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So Vegas has to hope that their forward depth is strong enough to balance out where their star power lacks, relative to other contenders.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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This absence — of God, of love, of plain community spirit — is a metaphor for the whole parish, where everyone is defined by their own lacks and deficiencies, the weaknesses that cause Wicks to despise them and vow to bring down them all.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Losses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/losses. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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