Loss
noun
The act of losing something or someone.
He mourned the loss of his father.
Often appears as...
- suffer a loss
- experience a loss
noun
The amount of money that is lost by a business or organization.
The company reported a loss of $10 million last quarter.
Often appears as...
- financial loss
- record a loss
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Technical
noun
The feeling of sadness because someone has died.
Her loss was felt by everyone who knew her.
Often appears as...
- feel a loss
- mourn a loss
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Disapproving
noun
A situation in which you no longer have something because it has been taken away or destroyed.
The house was a total loss after the fire.
Often appears as...
- total loss
- partial loss
noun
A decrease in amount, size, or number.
He noticed the loss of muscle mass after being sick.
Often appears as...
- loss of weight
- loss of interest
noun
The act of losing something or someone.
He mourned the loss of his father.
Often appears as...
- suffer a loss
- experience a loss
noun
The amount of money that is lost by a business or organization.
The company reported a loss of $10 million last quarter.
Often appears as...
- financial loss
- record a loss
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The feeling of sadness because someone has died.
Her loss was felt by everyone who knew her.
Often appears as...
- feel a loss
- mourn a loss
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A situation in which you no longer have something because it has been taken away or destroyed.
The house was a total loss after the fire.
Often appears as...
- total loss
- partial loss
noun
A decrease in amount, size, or number.
He noticed the loss of muscle mass after being sick.
Often appears as...
- loss of weight
- loss of interest
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Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Impact
The word 'loss' often indicates deep emotional consequences, especially when relating to personal possessions or relationships.
The loss of her childhood home felt devastating.
Pro Tip 2/2Beyond Physical Items
'Loss' is not limited to physical items; it includes concepts like reputation or opportunities.
His dishonesty led to the loss of respect from his peers.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Impact
The word 'loss' often indicates deep emotional consequences, especially when relating to personal possessions or relationships.
The loss of her childhood home felt devastating.
Pro Tip 2/2Beyond Physical Items
'Loss' is not limited to physical items; it includes concepts like reputation or opportunities.
His dishonesty led to the loss of respect from his peers.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Impact
The word 'loss' often indicates deep emotional consequences, especially when relating to personal possessions or relationships.
The loss of her childhood home felt devastating.
Pro Tip 2/2Beyond Physical Items
'Loss' is not limited to physical items; it includes concepts like reputation or opportunities.
His dishonesty led to the loss of respect from his peers.
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such as confused behavior, aggression or loss of consciousness. The most feasible and accurate way to assess core body temperature is with a rectal thermometer as other common temperature-taking methods are not accurate in these circumstances. As far as treatment goes, the most important thing to remember is cool first, transport second.
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a phenomenon known as the forgetting curve. But this loss can be prevented through memory consolidation, the process by which information is moved from our fleeting short-term memory to our more durable long-term memory. This consolidation occurs with the help of a major part of the brain, known as the hippocampus.
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How memories form and...
Stress chemicals help mobilize energy and increase alertness. However, with chronic stress our bodies become flooded with these chemicals, resulting in a loss of brain cells and an inability to form new ones, which affects our ability to retain new information. Depression is another culprit.
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Why do we feel...
that can include feelings of loss and sadness, nostalgia doesn't generally put people in a negative mood. Instead, by allowing individuals to remember personally meaningful and rewarding experiences they shared with others, nostalgia can boost psychological well-being.
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but prevention is vital. Genetics and lifestyle factors both affect your risk. And the good news is that you can change your lifestyle. Exercise, a healthy diet, and weight loss all lower the risk of heart attacks, whether you've had one before or not.
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Rethinking infidelity...
Now, all over the world, there is one word that people who have affairs always tell me. They feel alive. And they often will tell me stories of recent losses -- of a parent who died, and a friend that went too soon, and bad news at the doctor.
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absolutely clear I do not actually believe doomsday is upon us I'm not talking about survivalist skills or how the world might end but I do think this notion of the apocalypse and the loss of all that we take for granted today is a
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The past, present and...
On a societal level, the rapid loss of population led to important changes in Europe's economic conditions. With more food to go around, as well as more land and better pay for the surviving farmers and workers,
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When The World Gets 1℃...
percent of species could be a threat of extinction solely due to climate change this isn't just about losing wonders of nature the loss of even the smallest organisms destabilizes the world's ecosystems
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which is something that I've had to learn to say. Some people say that the second year is harder than the first. That's kind of where I'm beginning to feel more the physicality of this loss more deeply.
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What happens when you...
such as confused behavior, aggression or loss of consciousness. The most feasible and accurate way to assess core body temperature is with a rectal thermometer as other common temperature-taking methods are not accurate in these circumstances. As far as treatment goes, the most important thing to remember is cool first, transport second.
Video examples
The benefits of a good...
a phenomenon known as the forgetting curve. But this loss can be prevented through memory consolidation, the process by which information is moved from our fleeting short-term memory to our more durable long-term memory. This consolidation occurs with the help of a major part of the brain, known as the hippocampus.
Video examples
How memories form and...
Stress chemicals help mobilize energy and increase alertness. However, with chronic stress our bodies become flooded with these chemicals, resulting in a loss of brain cells and an inability to form new ones, which affects our ability to retain new information. Depression is another culprit.
Video examples
Why do we feel...
that can include feelings of loss and sadness, nostalgia doesn't generally put people in a negative mood. Instead, by allowing individuals to remember personally meaningful and rewarding experiences they shared with others, nostalgia can boost psychological well-being.
Video examples
What happens during a...
but prevention is vital. Genetics and lifestyle factors both affect your risk. And the good news is that you can change your lifestyle. Exercise, a healthy diet, and weight loss all lower the risk of heart attacks, whether you've had one before or not.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
Now, all over the world, there is one word that people who have affairs always tell me. They feel alive. And they often will tell me stories of recent losses -- of a parent who died, and a friend that went too soon, and bad news at the doctor.
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How to rebuild the world...
absolutely clear I do not actually believe doomsday is upon us I'm not talking about survivalist skills or how the world might end but I do think this notion of the apocalypse and the loss of all that we take for granted today is a
Video examples
The past, present and...
On a societal level, the rapid loss of population led to important changes in Europe's economic conditions. With more food to go around, as well as more land and better pay for the surviving farmers and workers,
Video examples
When The World Gets 1℃...
percent of species could be a threat of extinction solely due to climate change this isn't just about losing wonders of nature the loss of even the smallest organisms destabilizes the world's ecosystems
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
which is something that I've had to learn to say. Some people say that the second year is harder than the first. That's kind of where I'm beginning to feel more the physicality of this loss more deeply.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I've never thought about songwriting as a weapon. I've only thought about it as a way to help me get through love and loss and sadness and loneliness and growing up.
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Norman Cousins
American Author
Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.
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Jesus Christ
Leader
For what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his soul?
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Patti Smith
American Musician
I've lost lots of men in my life, besides my mother, which is a whole different loss.
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Robert Frost
American Poet
Take care to sell your horse before he dies. The art of life is passing losses on.
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Marcus Aurelius
Roman Leader
Loss is nothing else but change, and change is Nature's delight.
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Isabel Allende
Chilean Writer
My life is about ups and downs, great joys and great losses.
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John McDonnell
British Politician
No cause is worth the loss of a child's life.
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George H. W. Bush
American President
Every loss of life is terrible.
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Jack Kerouac
American Novelist
Accept loss forever.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I've never thought about songwriting as a weapon. I've only thought about it as a way to help me get through love and loss and sadness and loneliness and growing up.
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Norman Cousins
American Author
Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.
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Jesus Christ
Leader
For what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his soul?
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Patti Smith
American Musician
I've lost lots of men in my life, besides my mother, which is a whole different loss.
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Robert Frost
American Poet
Take care to sell your horse before he dies. The art of life is passing losses on.
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Marcus Aurelius
Roman Leader
Loss is nothing else but change, and change is Nature's delight.
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Isabel Allende
Chilean Writer
My life is about ups and downs, great joys and great losses.
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John McDonnell
British Politician
No cause is worth the loss of a child's life.
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George H. W. Bush
American President
Every loss of life is terrible.
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Jack Kerouac
American Novelist
Accept loss forever.
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