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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
Thus, the standard for pay can vary, creating another detriment for a telemedicine provider who wishes to serve several state jurisdictions.
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Jason Povio, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
SpaceX has been lobbying to revise the rules, calling them outdated and a detriment to its satellite internet service.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
In some circles, that may be a detriment to his draft stock.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
Balance Is Key To mitigate any detriments associated with gaming, experts stress that balance as key when a child shows a passion for gaming.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jason Povio, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
SpaceX has been lobbying to revise the rules, calling them outdated and a detriment to its satellite internet service.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
In some circles, that may be a detriment to his draft stock.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
Balance Is Key To mitigate any detriments associated with gaming, experts stress that balance as key when a child shows a passion for gaming.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriment
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Regulators need to document legitimate harm that is caused by these products, and that process can take years.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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The harms behind additional screening could include subsequent testing, such as biopsies, and exposure to more radiation if follow-up X-rays are ordered.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Everton is looking to break into this group but is at a disadvantage due to a period of financial and sporting uncertainty under its previous ownership, which led to points deductions during the 2022/23 season.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Pakistan has long been at a major disadvantage in its wars with India due to its vastly smaller land mass and population.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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Along with damages related to Alistair’s death, the family’s lawsuit includes personal injury claims for both Cunningham and Cami Lamb.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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Video aired by the Houthis’ Al Masirah satellite news channel showed damage to vehicles and buildings in the area, with screaming onlookers holding what appeared to be a dead child.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivision said its first quarter swung to a profit as the company reduced expenses and saw its streaming business gain traction, even as key areas of revenue experienced declines.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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The drop in expenses, the company said, was primarily due to lower sports programming costs at Peacock and its domestic television networks.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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In response to questions from Jackson, Nuttall agreed that injuries to O'Keefe's face could have been caused by a punch to the face.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Authorities said at least one injury was reported, but offered no details.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriment. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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