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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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
Despite the losses, Damon traveled to Texas and won the national title, dedicating the victory to his family and supporters.
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Nina Burns, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The governor on Wednesday was in Los Angeles meeting with local officials and residents on the anniversary of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, among the deadliest and most destructive in state history with insured losses estimated to reach $40 billion.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
That is up from 30% as of the third quarter and is likely because consumers became less confident in the economy as job losses grew.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
McDonald said DeSantis also could be trying to shore up Republican strongholds to mitigate the losses generally experienced by the party in power during midterm elections.
—Mike Schneider, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Due to market-share losses and weak organic growth, Olaplex’s stock has declined more than 90 percent since the group went public in September 2021 on the Nasdaq.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
With over $61 billion in losses, the fires were twice as damaging as the previous record—the 2018 wildfire season.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Tuesday's losses by the GOP could be viewed as a barometer for voter attitudes ahead of the 2026 midterms, reflecting broader dissatisfaction among core Republican constituencies and raising questions about the party's direction and messaging.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Net losses ballooned to $298 million from $21 million due mainly to non-cash charges associated with a key refinancing in July.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for losses
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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 yearly global death toll from the disease is approximately 300,000, with most fatalities in places where screenings and treatment are not easily accessible.—
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LaFleur has guided the Packers to six playoff appearances during his tenure — two NFC Championship Game appearances in 2019 and 2020, two losses in the divisional round in 2021 and 2023 and two wild-card round defeats in 2024 and 2025.—
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Conditions were only made worse by recent military defeats, crippling sanctions, corruption, and an unparalleled water crisis.—
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Prices for a list of name-brand items at Walmart, Woodman's, Meijer, and Target all saw slight decreases from November.—
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Some reports indicate decreases in blood pressure, while others suggest that ginseng can help normalize low blood pressure.—
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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.—
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According to plaintiffs, these arrests were frequently accompanied by deprivations of basic human dignity, including being ill-treated, with inadequate food, uncomfortable and crowded sleeping facilities, and without information as to the duration or locations of detention.—
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There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.—
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On one level, these shows are casualties of an industry whose dire financial situation has led to the cutting of creative corners.—
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After back-to-back campaigns filled with setbacks, Scott re-signed with the Panthers on a 1-year deal this offseason.—
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Backups Jaylon Moore and Wanya Morris suffered setbacks in subsequent weeks, pushing the Chiefs down to their last options at tackle on the depth chart.—
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Even short-term or partial reductions in alcohol intake can benefit your heart, liver, and metabolic health.—
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However, the pace of reductions is expected to slow considerably this year, with markets pricing in just two cuts and the most recent projections from Fed officials pointing to just one.—
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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.—
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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.—
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“Losses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/losses. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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