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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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Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.—
Don Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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Innovations in access control can make entering residential and commercial buildings seamless and safe for all parties involved and prevent unauthorized access that could lead to theft or physical harm.—
Ram Nikhil Dodda,
Forbes,
16 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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More than 140 police officers were injured during the seven-hour siege, leading to about $2.8 million in damages, CNN reported.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Spot offers three types of pet insurance: accident-only, accident-and-illness coverage, and a two-tier wellness policy that covers routine expenses.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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More frustrating, Fahn said, has been the inability to get a timely payment for living expenses.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Pelicans were unlikely to move him anyway, as teams that interacted with them before his injury found New Orleans’ asking price was extraordinarily high.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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However, the event was used to lure her to the venue, where she was then attacked, robbed, and ultimately stabbed nine times before being taken to the hospital and treated for her injuries.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriment. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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