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as in absence
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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as in victim
a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed
the platoon was able to accomplish its reconnaissance mission without any losses
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as in defeat
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 decrease
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 deprivation
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 destruction
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 loss
This unwanted movement, known as the polysulfide shuttle effect, causes active material loss, side reactions, self-discharge, and rapid capacity degradation.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
England is hoping karma is on its side after a famous goal-scoring error sealed a World Cup loss to Argentina 40 years ago at Azteca Stadium.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Holloway, moving up to 170 lbs, aims for a statement win after a recent BMF title loss, despite having less at stake historically.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Before facing Caminero during Houston’s 3-1 loss to the Rays on Friday, Okert had allowed one earned run in his previous 19 2/3 innings.
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Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
England is hoping karma is on its side after a famous goal-scoring error sealed a World Cup loss to Argentina 40 years ago at Azteca Stadium.
—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Holloway, moving up to 170 lbs, aims for a statement win after a recent BMF title loss, despite having less at stake historically.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Before facing Caminero during Houston’s 3-1 loss to the Rays on Friday, Okert had allowed one earned run in his previous 19 2/3 innings.
—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for loss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loss
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Their absence from the London leg of the trip now raises questions about whether a family reunion will happen during the visit.
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The report argues that the museum has deemphasized America’s founding, noting the absence of major exhibits devoted to the Founding Fathers or key events of the American Revolution as the country marks its 250th anniversary.
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The families of the victims said the pain is still as raw to this day.
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Most of the victims lived nearby, and funeral prayers were expected later Tuesday.
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The film culminates in the Battle of the Monongahela in 1755, where Washington steps up and delivers a rousing speech to the British army despite their defeat.
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That conversion and conquest crusade brought disease and defeat to native Californians, whose numbers and ways of life would be all but exterminated by the time the United States of America celebrated its first 100 years.
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Despite the criticism Williams has received for her hiring practices, Beasley-Pittman noted a decrease in the city’s personnel budget growth.
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Yet, if investments in digital defense hit record highs every year, why doesn't corporate vulnerability decrease?
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Sleep deprivation strips away that capacity, often resulting in erratic outbursts or defensive behaviors that dismantle trust instantly.
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High doses of creatine helped people with sleep deprivation perform better.
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Rodríguez said authorities have recorded 862 aftershocks since the main quakes and confirmed that 189 buildings collapsed completely nationwide, the vast majority in La Guaira, the coastal state that suffered the worst destruction.
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Our previous card featured the fiery destruction of the Missouri Pacific depot in 1909.
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Keli Gonzalez, a painter the museum commissioned, became frustrated by the lack of female representation.
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The lack of a World Cup title is the one gap on his historic résumé.
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
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The three fatalities are believed to have been children all under the age of 13, CBS Chicago reports, citing law enforcement sources.
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“Loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loss. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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