1
as in harms
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 disadvantages
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 detriments
The report emphasizes much of what is already known – and some that is still being studied – about the detriments of too much screen time on developing minds.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The fact is, it is widely believed Rockies hitters and pitchers having to go back and forth between sea level and a mile high is among the biggest detriments to their success.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Resident Mark Youell said the board rightly voted this down and urged the board to continue to reject it, saying the detriments far exceed the benefits.
—Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
There's a lot of debate right now about the benefits and detriments of social media.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Research has also overwhelmingly indicated that lack of sleep can lead to numerous health detriments, including chronic disease, mental health deterioration and even behavioral disorders.
—Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The three largest carriers all offer basic economy fares, with various benefits and detriments.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
But other worries abound, a la O’Leary’s remarks about extras, to say nothing of broader cultural detriments like brain-draining our college students.
—Andy Crump, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
These candid and thoughtful conversations about potential scenarios and solutions allow partners to get on the same page and build healthy habits for the long run that can ultimately avoid the detriments of a divorce.
—Julia Rodgers, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The fact is, it is widely believed Rockies hitters and pitchers having to go back and forth between sea level and a mile high is among the biggest detriments to their success.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Resident Mark Youell said the board rightly voted this down and urged the board to continue to reject it, saying the detriments far exceed the benefits.
—Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
There's a lot of debate right now about the benefits and detriments of social media.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Research has also overwhelmingly indicated that lack of sleep can lead to numerous health detriments, including chronic disease, mental health deterioration and even behavioral disorders.
—Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The three largest carriers all offer basic economy fares, with various benefits and detriments.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
But other worries abound, a la O’Leary’s remarks about extras, to say nothing of broader cultural detriments like brain-draining our college students.
—Andy Crump, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
These candid and thoughtful conversations about potential scenarios and solutions allow partners to get on the same page and build healthy habits for the long run that can ultimately avoid the detriments of a divorce.
—Julia Rodgers, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriments
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Respondents pointed to the potential harms of AI on creativity and relationships and expressed pessimism about its impact on education and jobs.—
Kevin Breuninger,Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Along with the warning on the harms of screen use, the new advisory includes a toolkit that offers recommendations on how to identify harmful behaviors around screens and how to limit screen time.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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Speaking at the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2024, Huang said one of the biggest disadvantages facing privileged graduates is expecting success to come too easily.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
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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The provision allows for damages of up to $500 per violation, or $1,500 per violation if a court finds that a company acted willfully or knowingly.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Western utilities requested higher rates than other areas primarily because of damages and risk stemming from wildfires, Hua said.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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With the margins so slim between the two teams, pitching injuries loomed large as the Dodgers’ biggest roadblock in their pursuit of the division title.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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It should be noted that the media is not permitted to speak with the Fever’s medical staff about players’ injuries.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Detriments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriments. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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