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as in to drop
to fail to win, gain, or obtain
if the team loses this game, they're out of the play-offs
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as in to fall
to undergo defeat
she really hates to lose at anything, and inevitably throws tantrums when it happens
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as in to discard
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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as in to spend
to use up carelessly
we lost a good hour while he tried to find his keys
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Recent Examples of lose
In fact, every minute that the brain goes without blood flow, the average patient loses around 1.9 million neurons and about a week of independent life, experts say.
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Ani Freedman, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The poor farmer who deposited his first kiss in the prairie witch loses it forever on Black Sunday.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
The New Zealand team Auckland City began the Club World Cup as the tournament’s fall guys, losing 10-0 against the German champions Bayern Munich, but by the end of the group stage, the semi-professional outfit earned respect by holding Boca Juniors to a draw.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 June 2025
The Sox are on pace to lose 110 games and own the second-worst 81-game start (26-55) in franchise history.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Ani Freedman, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The poor farmer who deposited his first kiss in the prairie witch loses it forever on Black Sunday.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
The New Zealand team Auckland City began the Club World Cup as the tournament’s fall guys, losing 10-0 against the German champions Bayern Munich, but by the end of the group stage, the semi-professional outfit earned respect by holding Boca Juniors to a draw.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 June 2025
The Sox are on pace to lose 110 games and own the second-worst 81-game start (26-55) in franchise history.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lose
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Instead, now Mann — who missed the bulk of the season with disc irritation in his back — can sign with any team.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Injuries to All-Stars at inopportune times—such as the one that caused Caitlin Clark to miss her first chance to face Paige Bueckers—have diminished prime-time-window star power during the first half of the season and led to complaints over schedule congestion.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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After a decade of steady global growth, Tesla’s sales have stalled over the past year, dropping 13% in the first quarter.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Barry Morphew was initially charged with the murder of Suzanne Morphew in 2021, but those charges were dropped after prosecutorial misconduct.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Monthly spending has also fallen by almost $20 year-over-year.—
Jon Kirchner,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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However, that strategy could fall flat if Cuomo keeps his campaign alive.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2025
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Spanning over three decades, Syed’s work features discarded, everyday materials that are then woven into striking pieces.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This part of the process is a prime opportunity to check the expiration dates on all refrigerator contents and to discard items past their prime.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Amos has led Aflac for 35 years and has spent more than five decades at the company his family founded.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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Her son died six days later, on Thanksgiving Day, after spending nearly a week in a coma.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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For Americans to forget the latter, Russell seems to argue, would be a loss of identity on a national scale—something worth grieving and, indeed, something dystopian.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
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Hiking and Camping Deals Don't forget to check out our guide to the Best Day-Hiking Backpacks and the Best Travel Bags.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
27 June 2025
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And then, if the team falters, dumping before the Aug. 31 deadline for players to be eligible for postseason rosters?—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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In later grades, when there are no pictures or too many unfamiliar words to memorize, these readers would falter, and their reading troubles would hinder learning in other academic subjects.—
Denise Amos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
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Replace status dumps with two-way updates and invite feedback and surface risks early.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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But if the Orioles are willing to dump him off for next to nothing, the Mets could explore the idea.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Lose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lose. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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