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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
Those who over-automate processes to their own detriment will be the ones who fail to understand how both prediction and judgment comprise decision making.
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Brian Jackson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
For now, the view here is that absent the monumental theft that is devaluation there’s no market for someone as odious as Hitler, nor is there acceptance of the genocidal horrors that Hitler foisted on Germany to its everlasting detriment.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
There should be limits to profiting off the detriment of others.
—Tj Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2024
In a show this focused on plot and lore, at times to its dramatic detriment, the characters involved in both deserve a real turn in the spotlight.
—Sean T. Collins, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Brian Jackson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
For now, the view here is that absent the monumental theft that is devaluation there’s no market for someone as odious as Hitler, nor is there acceptance of the genocidal horrors that Hitler foisted on Germany to its everlasting detriment.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
There should be limits to profiting off the detriment of others.
—Tj Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2024
In a show this focused on plot and lore, at times to its dramatic detriment, the characters involved in both deserve a real turn in the spotlight.
—Sean T. Collins, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriment
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Several researchers have explored the potential harms of Replika and other chatbots.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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Cycle syncing isn’t likely to cause any real harm, but there are a few potential drawbacks.—
Lauren Mazzo,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Sandwich Generation Is A Critical Talent Pool Employers that do not address the increasing eldercare demands on their workforce are likely to face a competitive disadvantage.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Van Rijswijk suggested the discrepancy across the various jurisdictions is likely to leave European banks at a disadvantage.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Volunteer activities also can result in unexpected damage claims.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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Given that antitrust damages are subject to trebling, the NFL faced the possibility of having to pay $14.1 billion.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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In addition to the permit fees, climbers must also pay for travel expenses, insurance, gear, supplies and professional guides, known as sherpas.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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McCabe had asked for $10.8 million more and closed the gap by making reductions to smaller expenses, such as cutting computer replacements for students in kindergarten through second grade.—
Thomas Goodwin Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2025
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Details regarding the extent of the injuries have not yet been disclosed.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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The freak nature of Scheffler’s injury was not lost on some of his fellow professionals.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriment. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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