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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 The Lakers were connected, apparently having had time to adjust to the loss of their two leading scorers, LeBron James acting as a brilliant playmaker for scorching hot shooters like Kennard, who hit all five of his treys in scoring a career playoff-high 27 points. —
Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026 Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses. —Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026 Both were, at least to some degree, lacking in the loss. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026 Mass exodus from attorney ranks Even the net loss of about 2,500 lawyers doesn't tell the full story, which also includes a massive loss of legal experience in government. —Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loss
Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026 Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses. —Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026 Both were, at least to some degree, lacking in the loss. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026 Mass exodus from attorney ranks Even the net loss of about 2,500 lawyers doesn't tell the full story, which also includes a massive loss of legal experience in government. —Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loss
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The Lakers' injury woes remain dire, but Marcus Smart had six points and seven assists against Phoenix in his return from a nine-game injury absence.— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Braves manager Walt Weiss slotted Dubón in center not only because of Harris’ absence, but also because outfielder Eli White is dealing with plantar fasciitis and is day-to-day.— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 11 Apr. 2026
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One of the victims, a 36-year-old man, suffered multiple gunshots to his body and was pronounced dead at the scene.— William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
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The three other victims were taken to the hospital by private vehicle and later released, according to authorities.— Doug Myers, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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After England’s decisive defeat, John was forced to confront rebellious barons at home.— Joëlle Rollo-Koster, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
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The 21-year-old forward’s first-half goal and assist paced the host team to a shocking 3-0 defeat of Sporting KC, marking the Major League Soccer club’s first opening-game exit in this tourney since 2023.— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
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They were eliminated from playoff contention with six games to spare, a decrease of 13 games from last year.— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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That decrease is partly because the venture giant began to distribute capital back to investors from its first three funds, according to sources familiar with the matter, who spoke anonymously to discuss private business dealings.— Ben Weiss, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Diets and food deprivation did not.— Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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Police College made sure to warn new recruits of the perils connected to sleep deprivation.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
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The incident prompted Christian leaders from around the world — including Pope Leo XIV — to urge Israel to stop its destruction of holy sites and civilian lives in Gaza and the West Bank.— April 20, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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May the world know that Americans are ashamed and suffering and locked into despair and destruction, which now affects the world.— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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The lack of information drove Congress last year to pass the bill forcing the DOJ to release the Epstein files.— Curt Devine, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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Other fire survivors complained of Edison’s lack of planning and coordination with residents.— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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There have been no fatalities and no reports of serious injuries associated with the storm, Chief Deputy Andy Schroeder from the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office told NPR on Sunday.— Chandelis Duster, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
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No suspects have been named, and so far, no other injuries or fatalities have been reported.— Patrick Damp, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/loss. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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