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as in harm
something that causes loss or pain
opponents of casino gambling claim that it is a detriment to society at large
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as in disadvantage
the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success
the requirement that runners wear shoes for the race worked to his detriment since he was used to running barefoot
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Recent Examples of detriment
In this context, material means something that causes a significant detriment to the rights of guarantor.
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Sure, Katz’s voice broke at times, but not to the significant detriment of the show.
—jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
All these different things to keep things from imploding, all these different things that have been the detriment to a lot of history...
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 1 July 2025
When Alternatives Hurt: The Reality Of Predatory Lending Faced with systemic exclusion from mainstream financial services, many underserved consumers have turned to alternative lending options—often to their detriment.
—Kevin Cohee, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Sure, Katz’s voice broke at times, but not to the significant detriment of the show.
—jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
All these different things to keep things from imploding, all these different things that have been the detriment to a lot of history...
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 1 July 2025
When Alternatives Hurt: The Reality Of Predatory Lending Faced with systemic exclusion from mainstream financial services, many underserved consumers have turned to alternative lending options—often to their detriment.
—Kevin Cohee, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriment
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Experts say the false rhetoric coming out of the Trump administration creates real harm.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
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Under Vera’s order, Los Angeles police are banned from using chemical irritants, and flash-bangs against journalists who do not pose a threat of imminent harm to an officer or another person.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
12 July 2025
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However, the sun shone brightly soon after, leaving teams like Red Bull, which had opted for a wet-weather setup on its car, at a disadvantage.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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For example, a small furniture maker in Tennessee can potentially compete with European manufacturers in their local markets without the tariff disadvantage.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The High Note, the popular downtown karaoke bar, has shut down for at least a month, after flooding caused $100,000 in damage.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
27 July 2025
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Some cards also offer purchase protections, a form of insurance against theft or damages, per NerdWallet.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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Created in 2014 through House Bill 800, Texas' R&D tax credit encourages economic development by offering qualifying entities either a sales tax exemption on personal property used in research or a franchise tax credit based on research expenses.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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GoFundMe set up to help family A GoFundMe page has been started to help the girl’s family with funeral expenses.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Millions of hoses are being recalled across the country after hundreds have ruptured during use, causing nearly 30 injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Approximately 50 people were injured, with 25 sustaining serious injuries, per the outlets, which cited a regional district fire chief.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriment. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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