LOST (TO) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

lost (to)

verb

Definition of lost (to)

past tense of lose (to)

as in went down

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Atlanta went down to 10 men in the 27th minute when Enea Mihaj was shown a red card, but Miguel Almirón gave United the lead three minutes later.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
In addition to Pearsall and Kirk, running back Jordan James is out with a rib fracture, and safety Malik Mustapha went down with a hamstring strain.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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