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
Nothing is without risk, but fixating on certain perils may be misplaced, experts say.
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Allie Volpe, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
Bigger reforms should be focus, experts say As DOGE seeks to eliminate fraud at the Social Security Administration, some experts say the focus is misplaced.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Maryland’s urgency to implement the Advanced Clean Cars and Clean Trucks initiatives is misplaced.
—Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
Is there anyone who flies regularly who hasn’t momentarily panicked over misplacing their ticket or driver’s license?
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Allie Volpe, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
Bigger reforms should be focus, experts say As DOGE seeks to eliminate fraud at the Social Security Administration, some experts say the focus is misplaced.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Maryland’s urgency to implement the Advanced Clean Cars and Clean Trucks initiatives is misplaced.
—Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
Is there anyone who flies regularly who hasn’t momentarily panicked over misplacing their ticket or driver’s license?
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for misplace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misplace
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Air travel experiences: 16 hours, 10 time zones, no regrets: How to fly ultra-long-haul without losing your mind Faltering demand One airline executive said carriers could have taken the tariffs in stride if travel demand was booming.—
Rajesh Kumar Singh,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Panthers lost to the Battlehawks, 32-27. 2025 UFL PLAYOFFS: SCHEDULE, PLAYOFF PICTURE, DATES, TIME, TV Samson Nacua played at the FBS level in college for Utah and BYU.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Just don’t forget to include a personalized card with your cash gift of any amount!—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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Despite the riveting plot, the author teases to PEOPLE that her main character is going to be the aspect of the novel that readers aren’t likely to forget.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Don’t miss a glass of wine at Screwtop Wine Bar, pint of beer at The Board Room, or craft cocktail at SALT.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Saturday marked the return of Baffert to the Run of the Roses after missing each of the previous three races due to a suspension from 2021 Derby winner Medina Spirit’s failed a drug test.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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“Misplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misplace. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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