Synonyms for
Losses
Definition
The fact or process of losing something or someone.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- heavy losses
- financial losses
- net losses
- significant losses
- avoid losses
- suffer losses
- minimize losses
- report losses
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Usage note
While 'losses' can refer to the act of losing, it most commonly refers to the result of losing, particularly in financial or military contexts. Be mindful of the context when choosing a synonym.
Example sentences
- The team suffered losses in the championship game.
- The stock market experienced some losses this week.
- The family mourned the losses of their loved ones.
- The business suffered financial losses due to the recession.
- The company reported a loss of profits for the quarter.
Quotes
Without losses, victories would be meaningless... - Unknown
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs