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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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
Arne Slot’s team were vulnerable after three successive losses.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Chaparro also noted that bitcoin and ether suffered less losses compared to alternative crypto-assets in this month’s massive liquidation event.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Following back-to-back losses to the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons in Weeks 5 and 6, the Buffalo Bills entered their Week 7 bye in need of a spark.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, 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
That might be true enough logistically but not environmentally at Auburn, whose three consecutive losses have been to top-11 teams by a total of 23 points.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
The gala and fundraising campaign are meant to help offset some of those losses, though NPR and PBS stations across the country are all trying to grapple with ways to try and fill that gap.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
But just as the Sens still have work to do to cement their place, so do the Leafs, who are now third in the Atlantic Division after five losses in their last six games.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
During the losing streak there have been competitive losses to elite teams, as well as a home overtime loss to the Knicks two weeks ago before the start of the skid.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Chaparro also noted that bitcoin and ether suffered less losses compared to alternative crypto-assets in this month’s massive liquidation event.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Following back-to-back losses to the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons in Weeks 5 and 6, the Buffalo Bills entered their Week 7 bye in need of a spark.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, 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
That might be true enough logistically but not environmentally at Auburn, whose three consecutive losses have been to top-11 teams by a total of 23 points.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
The gala and fundraising campaign are meant to help offset some of those losses, though NPR and PBS stations across the country are all trying to grapple with ways to try and fill that gap.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
But just as the Sens still have work to do to cement their place, so do the Leafs, who are now third in the Atlantic Division after five losses in their last six games.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
During the losing streak there have been competitive losses to elite teams, as well as a home overtime loss to the Knicks two weeks ago before the start of the skid.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 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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That earthquake led to coastal evacuations and a temporary tsunami alert, but ultimately resulted in no reports of damage or casualties.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Scenes of panic emerged in Gaza during the strikes, where crowds were seen gathered at al-Aqsa hospital as casualties were rushed into the facility.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
19 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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Federal employees are entitled to back pay under a 2019 law, but agencies have been instructed to consider workforce reductions for unfunded programs that fall outside presidential priorities.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Just under a third expect headcount reductions, and 30% predict an increase of headcount within the next three years.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
22 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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