as in to lose
to be unable to find or have at hand
I seem to have misplaced my keys
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Recent Examples of misplace
While returns do cause losses, the bigger issue is what happens before products even reach the shelves: items lost in transit, misplaced in warehouses, or damaged and wrongfully destroyed.
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Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
For whatever reasons, De Niro once again misplaces his sense of American virtue.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Mar. 2025
This wasn’t just misplacing my phone and keys like most moms do—remember how Victoria can’t remember meeting Kate at a baby shower?
—Cristina Tudino, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Gordon went on to be one of the most famous advocates for gay rights in American history, and his story is one of many who learned that their hate was misplaced.
—Big Think, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
For whatever reasons, De Niro once again misplaces his sense of American virtue.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Mar. 2025
This wasn’t just misplacing my phone and keys like most moms do—remember how Victoria can’t remember meeting Kate at a baby shower?
—Cristina Tudino, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Gordon went on to be one of the most famous advocates for gay rights in American history, and his story is one of many who learned that their hate was misplaced.
—Big Think, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for misplace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misplace
Verb
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For instance, one study found that after losing a spouse, people tended to neglect their health—eating less nutritiously, skipping meals, drinking more alcohol, moving less, and sleeping less.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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The thieves lost a few more items while on the run.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But do not forget to order the beloved DK bacon maple bar.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Apr. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
16 Apr. 2025
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In two weeks, loan holders will start the process of taking money from the paychecks of borrowers who've missed their payments for 270 days or more.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Please pray for the repose of his soul and for all of us who will miss him so very much.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Misplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misplace. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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