1
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
This type of housing has largely disappeared, much to our detriment.
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Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The $63 billion art industry is built partly on trust — sometimes to its detriment.
—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
But then consider the consequences of such a player working toward the detriment.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Make sure your workplace's environment isn't an accidental detriment to employee well-being.
—Michael Held, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for detriment
Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The $63 billion art industry is built partly on trust — sometimes to its detriment.
—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
But then consider the consequences of such a player working toward the detriment.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Make sure your workplace's environment isn't an accidental detriment to employee well-being.
—Michael Held, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for detriment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriment
Noun
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Is there really harm in encouraging our kids to share their passions online?—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Persistent exposure to air pollution can cause permanent harm, creating health problems for children and setting them up to become sicker adults.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Federal cases brought in Texas appeal to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, a far-right court that routinely interprets the law in creative ways to benefit right-wing causes and the Republican Party, something likely to put anyone trying to stop a deportation at a disadvantage.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
1 Apr. 2025
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This has created an uneven playing field that places traditional lodging establishments at a disadvantage.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Video also showed damage to the former royal palace.—
Time,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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The financial damage and antagonism a divorce can create can be tremendous.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The total project cost is about $31 million, not including the operating expenses, according to the staff report.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Economists argue that higher tariffs amount to a regressive tax, since the consumer goods that are subject to tariffs make up a larger share of the expenses for low- and middle-income households.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, in just his third game of the season following a return from the IL due to a right hamstring injury, Tauchman re-injured his leg.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This isn't the first time Monk has suffered a major injury late in the season.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriment. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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