1
as in absences
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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2
as in fatalities
a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed
the platoon was able to accomplish its reconnaissance mission without any losses
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3
as in defeats
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 decreases
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 deprivations
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 devastations
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 losses
Prior to that win, however, the team faced a challenging run that included three losses in five matches.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Maxim, under Biglari, has reported steady losses of approximately $37 million over the past decade.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
The executive also mentioned the potential for job losses or furloughs.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Investors should be ready for considerable volatility and the possibility of significant losses should market conditions worsen or the company does not execute its ambitious growth strategy.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Florida Democrats, weakened by years of losses and fractured messaging, continue to face a shrinking electorate.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Many savers saw losses early in the year, though.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Concentrated automation at massive employers could translate into concentrated job losses, especially in communities that rely on companies like Amazon and Walmart.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
But just as the Sens still have work to do to cement their place, so do the Leafs, who are now third in the Atlantic Division after five losses in their last six games.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Maxim, under Biglari, has reported steady losses of approximately $37 million over the past decade.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
The executive also mentioned the potential for job losses or furloughs.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Investors should be ready for considerable volatility and the possibility of significant losses should market conditions worsen or the company does not execute its ambitious growth strategy.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Florida Democrats, weakened by years of losses and fractured messaging, continue to face a shrinking electorate.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Many savers saw losses early in the year, though.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Concentrated automation at massive employers could translate into concentrated job losses, especially in communities that rely on companies like Amazon and Walmart.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
But just as the Sens still have work to do to cement their place, so do the Leafs, who are now third in the Atlantic Division after five losses in their last six games.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for losses
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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As a result, experts are becoming increasingly concerned about a potential surge in diseases that vaccines typically protect children, teens, and adults against, possibly also leading to a rise in fatalities from these illnesses.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Despite the defeats, his investment in Cracker Barrel has been extraordinarily profitable.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The result meant Ecuador completed qualifying with just two defeats in 18 games.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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By getting parents involved, Desert Star has seen decreases in chronic absenteeism and fewer suspensions, Vaughn said.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The president's announcement came just days after Memphis police reported decreases across every major crime category in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period in previous years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps, partially, though not because of any physical deprivations.—
Jane Ciabattari
August 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
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There are 29 states with child welfare systems with pending class actions or consent decrees because of systemic deprivations of children’s most basic rights –the right to be safe from harm in these child protection systems.—
Howard Talenfeld,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Russia is firing double the number of missile strikes from years before, with mounting civilian casualties.—
Oleksandra Matviichuk,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The ministry doesn’t distinguish in its reporting between combatant and civilian deaths but has previously said that some 70% of casualties in Gaza have been women and children.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now the Braves will be left to regroup this winter after several injury setbacks for their star players.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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After more than 20 years of setbacks, Union Pacific Park in Fullerton is in the final stages of a complete overhaul and should be back open to the public by the end of the year.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images Spirit Airlines told employees to prepare for a lighter schedule and more headcount reductions, CNBC's Leslie Josephs learned last night.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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More expensive debt can restrict business growth opportunities, so interest-rate reductions tend to benefit stock prices.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This absence — of God, of love, of plain community spirit — is a metaphor for the whole parish, where everyone is defined by their own lacks and deficiencies, the weaknesses that cause Wicks to despise them and vow to bring down them all.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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But Davies’s film has a patience and lightness of touch that Scorsese’s lacks, as well as a note-perfect lead in Gillian Anderson.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Losses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/losses. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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