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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
Though Williams ultimately lost the final set, the 13-time Wimbledon champion thanked her family and fans for the support in a Wednesday, July 1 Instagram post.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The Americans had lost all seven other knockout games dating to 1930.
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Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
But the team’s longer-term plans to contend might have taken a step back this week as the organization surprisingly lost a young pitching prospect to retirement amid a harsh stretch on the mound.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The Americans had lost all seven other knockout games dating to 1930.
—
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
But the team’s longer-term plans to contend might have taken a step back this week as the organization surprisingly lost a young pitching prospect to retirement amid a harsh stretch on the mound.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lose
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In the early days, the page teemed with posts sharing objects found, along with heartfelt and, at times, gut-wrenching pleas for missing personal items.
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After making all six of his shots and four of his free throws on Friday, Lendeborg was 0 for 4 from the field and missed both of his foul shots in the first half.
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The most violent wind report came from Northbrook, where half of a roof on a 20-car garage was lifted and then dropped, damaging at least seven cars in a parking shelter for a condominium.
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Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.
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The woman fell about 1,500 vertical feet, from around 12,000 feet to about 11,500 feet.
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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That book is a revenge fantasy about the former art school professor who seduced her, discarded her and destroyed her confidence as a painter.
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One of the most direct things people can do is avoid flushing or discarding unused medications down the sink or toilet!
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During our time away, our neighbors visited with us at the hospital, looked after our house and came over daily to feed and spend time with our cat.
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American doctors are so conspicuously well-paid that a group of economic researchers spent years trying to figure out why.
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Aaron Morris of San Francisco wanted to make sure the match would be one his father, Pancho, would never forget.
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Then, just as suddenly, the din fades away, the focus shifts and the election process is forgotten until the next round of howling protest.
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And once performance falters, customers are likely to lose faith in your brand.
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Russell Henley also made a 4-under push on Sunday to finish 10-under, while Cam Young faltered in the final pairing with a 1-over round to finish 10-under as well.
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The Category 4 storm brought 140 mph winds and a 15-foot storm surge to parts of the Gulf Coast before combining with a separate system, dumping over 30 inches of rain in parts of North Carolina over the span of a few days.
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Add three-quarters of the celery mixture to the potatoes and marinating liquid, dump in the mayo dressing, and gently stir to combine.
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