1
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
More than a year later, Fúnez was arrested Tuesday with two others, businessman Héctor Eduardo Méndez and Juan Ángel Ramos Gallegos, who prosecutors accused of criminal association to the detriment of other fundamental rights.
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
The auto finance veteran's view contrasts with others in the industry who view the longer term loans as a detriment to consumers' pocketbooks.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 9 May 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is where those trend lines are now colliding – to the detriment of billions of people around the world, and to the idea of an international order based on law rather than the naked exercise of power.
—Vivek Krishnamurthy, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Follow the guidelines of plants that complement each other and those that can cause detriment.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
The auto finance veteran's view contrasts with others in the industry who view the longer term loans as a detriment to consumers' pocketbooks.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 9 May 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is where those trend lines are now colliding – to the detriment of billions of people around the world, and to the idea of an international order based on law rather than the naked exercise of power.
—Vivek Krishnamurthy, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Follow the guidelines of plants that complement each other and those that can cause detriment.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriment
Noun
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The defeat at first did him little harm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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While there’s no harm in combining these ingredients, excessive consumption may lead to side effects.—
Michelle Pugle,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2026
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Democrats view the open-seat contest as one of their better statewide opportunities in years, though the party still faces structural disadvantages in turnout during nonpresidential elections.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2026
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Ukraine is also facing its own infantry shortage and recruitment issues after starting at a manpower disadvantage compared to Russia.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, PSP is caused by damage to nerve cells in areas of the brain that control thinking and body movements.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Progressive supranuclear palsy is a frontotemporal disorder caused by damage to nerve cells in areas of the brain that control thinking and body movements.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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While the emotional weight of a mother defending her child is undeniable, supporters of Save Girls’ Sports argue compassion for one athlete should not come at the expense of opportunities for other young women.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The state would manage all medical insurance — more efficiently and at less consumer expense, advocates insist.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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The 49ers were limited by a plethora of injuries in those games, but the Seahawks had an elite defense, regardless.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Following Parsons’ injury, the Packers lost five consective games to end their season.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriment. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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