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as in to drop
to fail to win, gain, or obtain
if the team loses this game, they're out of the play-offs
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as in to fall
to undergo defeat
she really hates to lose at anything, and inevitably throws tantrums when it happens
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as in to discard
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we told the recent grad to lose the flashy shirts and dress conservatively for the job interview
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as in to spend
to use up carelessly
we lost a good hour while he tried to find his keys
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Recent Examples of lose
The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Without a tail elevator, the robot lost control authority during faster flight, a challenge the team plans to address in future iterations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
What was hardest to lose in the editing process?
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
From a guy who lost his starting job in his final year with the Denver Broncos in 2024, little was expected about what Williams could provide as a lead back for the Dallas Cowboys coming into 2025.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Without a tail elevator, the robot lost control authority during faster flight, a challenge the team plans to address in future iterations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
What was hardest to lose in the editing process?
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
From a guy who lost his starting job in his final year with the Denver Broncos in 2024, little was expected about what Williams could provide as a lead back for the Dallas Cowboys coming into 2025.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lose
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At least one child in Michigan died of hepatitis B infection that year, who was missed, according to a CDC MMWR report, due to improper documentation.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Mets had World Series aspirations when the season started, but are now in danger of missing the postseason altogether.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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If too high, the economy slows down, and employment typically drops.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Generally, the weather begins to cool down in late September as temperatures begin to drop below 70 degrees.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Sep. 2025
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New residential property prices fell year-on-year during August in 65 out of 70 cities surveyed by the NBS, data also showed.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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Penske’s complaint argues that practice isn’t a fair exchange and has caused significant financial harm, with the company’s affiliate revenue falling by more than a third (as a result of Google’s AI Overviews co-opting traffic that might have otherwise gone to Penske outlets).—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Remove steak from marinade, discarding the jalapeno slices.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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After taking the necessary photos, consumers should discard the fridge according to local and state regulations.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bobenmoyer spent seven years as a dental assistant.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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In Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, and Austin, renters typically spent less than 20 percent of their median income on rent.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Critics are waxing nostalgic for the edgy and outrageous comments of social critic humorists such as Dick Gregory, Mort Sahl, George Carlin, and Don Imus, forgetting that none of those figures were ever the host of a broadcast network TV show.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Francis was leading from a place of unification and camaraderie where all of these boys, Stebbins included, don’t want to see each other falter and don’t want to see each other die.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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Deals collapse when communication falters.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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There Naso allegedly choked her to death, placing the body in a trash bag, and dumping it from the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The act signed under President Richard Nixon prevented businesses from dumping in waterways.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Lose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lose. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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