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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
Tallow, according to certain corners of the internet, can drive weight loss, boost the immune system, and improve cognition.
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
In October, Cross told PEOPLE how much her life has improved since focusing on her weight loss journey.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
This is the first time the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are playing an extended North American tour since the 2015-16 Rock or Bust outing, which necessitated Johnson stepping away from the band in its latter portion because of severe hearing loss.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Quick weight loss can also slow your gallbladder's function, increasing the risk of bile sitting there for too long and further contributing to stone formation.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loss
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Rookie Tristan da Silva, who’s already started 14 games in the absence of Banchero, is bound to take on a larger role, too.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Constitution contains provisions that prevent a total government shutdown in the absence of a budget, permitting the country to carry out basic functions such as collecting taxes and paying civil servants.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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The payload comes by way of fraudulent betting applications that victims are tricked into downloading that actually do nothing but steal their data and money.Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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In both cases, Hunter Biden and his legal team had sought to paint himself as a victim of selective, unfair, and politically motivated prosecution.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Their only loss came early in the season, a 37-34 defeat to Oregon, who just happens to be the No. 1 team in the country.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The defeat moves the app closer to a U.S. ban, which is set to take effect on Jan. 19, 2025.Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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By comparison, that’s a decrease from August’s 4.2 percent, according to new data published by S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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But the legislation would come with a major unintended consequence: a decrease in long-term wealth for many young working Americans.Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
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Instead of Brutalism and sensory deprivation, the architecture provides sustenance and enrichment, both spiritual and intellectual.Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
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Hip-hop is the rose that grew from the concrete of poverty and deprivation in the inner city.Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Looting and destruction Roosevelt signed the Antiquities Act after a generation of lobbying by educators and scientists who wanted to protect sites from commercial artifact looting and haphazard collecting by individuals.Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The destruction comes as Russia continued to advance into Ukrainian territory, while taking heavy casualties.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Actually, all of these lapses have the same cause: a lack of respect for the host.Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
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But a sudden regression and a lack of leadership led to a quick firing after Year 2.Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Dec. 2024
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Then in October 2024, Guatemala reported the reemergence of the fly and its larvae, with a calf as its first fatality.Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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From 2014 to 2023, the intersection of Riverside and Walnut avenues were the site of 32 collisions and one pedestrian fatality, Kevitt said, citing data from the Transportation Injury Mapping System.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loss. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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