Synonyms of lose ground

lose ground

phrase

as in withdraw

to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)

We need a new strategy because we keep losing ground to the other team.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• withdraw
• retreat
• fall back
• drop back
• give ground
• pull out
• retire
• back away
• give way
• recede
• flee
• evacuate
• fly
• shrink
• pull away
• back down
• chicken (out)
• leave
• climb down
• recoil
• flinch
• bow out
• detach
• go
• abandon
• depart
• backtrack
• disengage
• disentangle
• vacate
• quit
• backpedal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advance
• face
• breast
• confront
• brave
• dare
• beard
• defy
• outbrave
• brazen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lose ground

Nike has also lost ground to newer competitors and faced product challenges, while Greater China revenue fell 13% on a currency-neutral basis in fiscal 2026. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The allegations, which Netanyahu denies, have energized his domestic opponents, some of whom are viewed more favorably in Abu Dhabi, ahead of critical Israeli elections next month; polls show the prime minister appears to be losing ground. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Republicans hold narrow majorities in the House and the Senate, and the party in power tends to lose ground in the midterms. — Stephen Fowler, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026

The losses were broad, with nearly every sector within the benchmark S&P 500 losing ground. — Damian J. Troise, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026