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Definitions

loss

[laws, los] / lɔs, lɒs /
NOUN
misfortune, deficit; something misplaced or lost
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accident casualty catastrophe cost damage debt defeat deficit destruction disaster failure fall injury markdown trouble
STRONG
bereavement calamity cataclysm death debit deficiency depletion deprivation destitution detriment disadvantage disappearance dispossession fatality forfeiture harm hurt impairment misadventure mishap need perdition privation retardation ruin sacrifice shrinkage squandering trial undoing want waste wreckage
WEAK
bad luck losing mislaying misplacing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantage aid assistance attainment benefit blessing favor good fortune good luck happiness help improvement markup miracle profit success triumph win wonder
STRONG
birth boon building comfort creation development fortune gain plenty
WEAK
accomplishment achievement

Example Sentences

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The company swung to a net loss of $289 million from net income of $240 million a year ago.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The company swung to a first-quarter loss of $289 million, or 44 cents a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Arteta's decision to pick Kepa for the final with City was questioned after the loss as the back-up goalkeeper's error gifted Pep Guardiola's side the opening goal.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

While claims of this nature are open to debate, tirzepatide generally has been shown to be more effective at promoting weight loss.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Help us understand how this could happen that you could take this large of a loss.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis