1
as in missing
to be unable to find or have at hand
I always lose my keys
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2
as in dropping
to fail to win, gain, or obtain
if the team loses this game, they're out of the play-offs
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3
as in falling
to undergo defeat
she really hates to lose at anything, and inevitably throws tantrums when it happens
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4
as in dumping
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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5
as in spending
to use up carelessly
we lost a good hour while he tried to find his keys
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Recent Examples of losing
No Texan should fear losing their children, freedom, or livelihood simply for seeking protection or exercising their constitutional rights.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
San Francisco had no chance in the Divisional Round, losing 41-6 to Seattle.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
At 70 years old, Mahesh Chamadia had almost given up on the idea of losing weight.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
San Francisco had no chance in the Divisional Round, losing 41-6 to Seattle.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
At 70 years old, Mahesh Chamadia had almost given up on the idea of losing weight.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for losing
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The ad, which centers on a fictional family scouring their community for their missing dog, demonstrates how the Search Party feature activates neighboring Ring home cameras to be used in the search.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Young Heathcliff is missing a tooth, so when Heathcliff returns, Miller worked with prosthetic dental appliance creator Chris Lyons from Fangs Effects in the UK to fill the gap.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Others on the roster are known for their high-flying dunks, jaw-dropping ball-handling or seemingly limitless range.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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And figure skater Ilia Malinin continued redefining the sport, performing a jaw-dropping backflip.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Two months later, the appointment of another nominee, Keith Fountain, failed in a 5-4 decision of the Board of Directors, falling one short of the six votes necessary to confirm him.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The California Highway Patrol said the driver was dumping dirt into a nearby construction zone and left the trailer up before crashing.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Central banks and global investors are dumping dollars and buying gold.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Utilities are spending billions of dollars upgrading their aging infrastructure, while data centers are prompting a surge in demand for electricity.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Wagner Moura Basking in the sun outside The Times newsroom ahead of his digital cover shoot last month, Wagner Moura seemed exceptionally relaxed about spending his Tuesday afternoon in El Segundo with a bunch of journalists.—
Matt Brennan
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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There’s also no risk of forgetting to turn an alert off and leaving your data lingering longer than necessary.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
9 Feb. 2026
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Wednesday was all about looking forward, rediscovering comfort — not forgetting the offseason but beginning anew nonetheless.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Another cousin, the son of my industrialist uncle, has given up regattas and the hedonist’s life for a position in his father’s company that is, like all companies in Turkey, faltering under the tremendous burden of an economy in tailspin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The announcement by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday came after hours of indications that the anticipated talks were faltering over changes in the format and content of the talks.—
JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Drain, discarding the soaking liquid.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Add pork, discarding the excess sauce.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Losing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/losing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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