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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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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
The one-time grant aims to offset losses from the federal government’s decision to block Medicaid reimbursements that previously covered more than 80% of clinic patient visits.
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Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Both losses occurred at home, where the Tigers are 9-4.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
Stanzione invests in both metals, but cautions against using leveraged investment products that amplify losses as quickly as gains.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
These systematic models pounced on the upward price momentum in precious metals in recent months, helping trend-following quant funds to recoup losses sustained in last year’s ‘Liberation Day’ turmoil.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Across the state, cases of sepsis in second-trimester pregnancy losses shot up more than 50% after the ban took effect, according to a data analysis by ProPublica.
—Cassandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The Knights’ other losses are to unbeaten and three-time state champion Northwest Catholic, Enfield and Rocky Hill.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Bitcoin prices dropped over the weekend, declining to their lowest point of the year as multiple bearish factors combined to drive losses.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
This could, in turn, significantly reduce downtime, costs and energy losses.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Both losses occurred at home, where the Tigers are 9-4.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
Stanzione invests in both metals, but cautions against using leveraged investment products that amplify losses as quickly as gains.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
These systematic models pounced on the upward price momentum in precious metals in recent months, helping trend-following quant funds to recoup losses sustained in last year’s ‘Liberation Day’ turmoil.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Across the state, cases of sepsis in second-trimester pregnancy losses shot up more than 50% after the ban took effect, according to a data analysis by ProPublica.
—Cassandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The Knights’ other losses are to unbeaten and three-time state champion Northwest Catholic, Enfield and Rocky Hill.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Bitcoin prices dropped over the weekend, declining to their lowest point of the year as multiple bearish factors combined to drive losses.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
This could, in turn, significantly reduce downtime, costs and energy losses.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for losses
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Aside from the three fatalities, four people were hospitalized including two men, both 35, who were in critical condition, and two other men, 37 and 38, who sustained minor injuries, according to the fire department.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fire fatalities in Baltimore County Randle's death marked the fourth fire fatality of 2026 in Baltimore County.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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With defeats, injuries and suspensions piling up, Tottenham’s domestic campaign is spinning out of control.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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That stretch included two overtime losses and two more defeats on shots in the final seconds.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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Visibility can vary rapidly in any area, with sudden decreases to near zero in only a few feet.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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At those levels, oxygen decreases, organ damage can occur, and fish become more vulnerable to disease.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Make no mistake, though, Huus Quell is no retreat of deprivations.—
Jackie Caradonio,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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But, after a quarter of a century of political fracturing, sanctions, and myriad economic deprivations, that isn’t the only task facing the country.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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Last year saw a 31% increase in Ukrainian civilian casualties compared with 2024, the advocacy group Human Rights Watch said in a report published Wednesday.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Among the latest casualties are the ADAS radar sensors on the front of many modern cars.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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Preparing in advance is the best way to avoid setbacks.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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The United States team of Minnesotans Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin suffered its first setbacks of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday, defeated 6-4 by Great Britain and 6-5 in an extra end by South Korea in Cortina D’Ampezzo, Italy.—
Duluth News Tribune,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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While anticipated, the cutbacks were deeper than expected, resulting in the shutdown of the Post’s renowned sports section, the elimination of its photography staff and sharp reductions in personnel responsible for coverage of metropolitan Washington and overseas.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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While anticipated, the cutbacks were deeper than expected, resulting in the shutdown of the Post’s renowned sports section, the elimination of its photography staff and sharp reductions in personnel responsible for coverage of metropolitan Washington and overseas.—
David Bauder,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Each provides amino acids that the other lacks, so eating them together gives you all the essential amino acids.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
27 Jan. 2026
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Economic theory would suggest that the best place to make a major investment such as a STAR bond would be in a place that has low, or lacks, economic activity.—
Sofi Zeman
January 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Losses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/losses. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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