lose it

phrase

Synonyms of lose itnext
1
: to fail to maintain a hold on reality
also : to become mentally unsound
2
: to become overwhelmed with strong emotion : to lose one's composure
so angry I almost lost it

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An economy that lowers unemployment because workers leave the labor force is losing it. Katica Roy, Fortune, 14 July 2026 To survive, contestants mustaccumulate everything, or lose it all. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026 To survive, contestants must accumulate everything, or lose it all. Peter White, Deadline, 13 July 2026 Nearly all Chinese model providers gained market share on the platform since January, while all US companies lost it. Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lose it

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“Lose it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20it. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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