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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3
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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4
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
Florida Democrats, weakened by years of losses and fractured messaging, continue to face a shrinking electorate.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Many savers saw losses early in the year, though.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Neither ClearBridge Investments nor its information providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
—Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
According to sources, Cameron was reluctant to raise further funds, given Cefinn’s mounting losses.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Concentrated automation at massive employers could translate into concentrated job losses, especially in communities that rely on companies like Amazon and Walmart.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Julianne has indeed been open about a series of losses incurred in recent years that have left her reeling.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Operating losses, management missteps — including a disastrous 2011 Super Bowl ad — and a rapid post-IPO decline in valuation led to the 2013 ouster of Mason as CEO.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Shares of Applied Materials and KLA fell in New York trading on Tuesday, as did depositary receipts for ASML, with losses outpacing declines in the broader market.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Many savers saw losses early in the year, though.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Neither ClearBridge Investments nor its information providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
—Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
According to sources, Cameron was reluctant to raise further funds, given Cefinn’s mounting losses.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Concentrated automation at massive employers could translate into concentrated job losses, especially in communities that rely on companies like Amazon and Walmart.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Julianne has indeed been open about a series of losses incurred in recent years that have left her reeling.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Operating losses, management missteps — including a disastrous 2011 Super Bowl ad — and a rapid post-IPO decline in valuation led to the 2013 ouster of Mason as CEO.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Shares of Applied Materials and KLA fell in New York trading on Tuesday, as did depositary receipts for ASML, with losses outpacing declines in the broader market.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for losses
Noun
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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As a result, experts are becoming increasingly concerned about a potential surge in diseases that vaccines typically protect children, teens, and adults against, possibly also leading to a rise in fatalities from these illnesses.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Others losses, like their double-digit defeats of the past two seasons, were perfectly regular.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Both teams are coming off disappointing defeats.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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By getting parents involved, Desert Star has seen decreases in chronic absenteeism and fewer suspensions, Vaughn said.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The president's announcement came just days after Memphis police reported decreases across every major crime category in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period in previous years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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There are 29 states with child welfare systems with pending class actions or consent decrees because of systemic deprivations of children’s most basic rights –the right to be safe from harm in these child protection systems.—
Howard Talenfeld,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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No casualties have been reported.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Israel accuses the militant group of using civilians as human shields and says therefore Hamas is responsible for the civilian casualties in Gaza.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the next three years, early intervention programs — including reading, music and speech therapy — helped monitor Ness' children, looking for possible cognitive or learning setbacks.—
Jeff Truesdell,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Using real-world victories and setbacks, Williams outlines a replicable approach to leadership that empowers readers to achieve meaningful, lasting impact for their companies or communities.—
Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Customers can anticipate reductions of between 5% and 40% on items that are shopped for most, from Italian bread to chicken broth – national and company brands, the Herald reported late last month.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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More good consumer news comes in the EIA’s projection that further reductions in energy prices remain ahead in the months to come.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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But Davies’s film has a patience and lightness of touch that Scorsese’s lacks, as well as a note-perfect lead in Gillian Anderson.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Losses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/losses. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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