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net loss

NOUN

total amount of money lost

Synonyms

WEAK

bottom line deficit diminishing returns losses

Example Sentences

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County’s population is more than 10 times that of San Francisco County, a net loss of 100,000 Angelenos would be proportionally similar to losing 10,000 San Franciscans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The company reported a net loss of $6.6 million for the first quarter, compared to a loss of $2.4 million in the prior-year quarter.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Moderna logged a $1.34 billion net loss, or $3.40 a share.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Flag carrier Air China posted net profit of 1.71 billion yuan, compared with net loss of 2.04 billion yuan a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Each relationship was ending up a net loss.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee