Thesaurus results for LOSE IT

lose it

phrase

Definition of lose it

as in crack

to yield to mental or emotional stress She lost it when she was told there would be yet another delay.

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Recent Examples of lose it Continue reading … SHOW STEALER — Blue Angels roar over Seahawks camp and coach absolutely loses it. — FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 On another take, Pula appears to briefly tolerate the hat before nearly losing it during a stretch. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 But Zayn would hold the title for just nine days after losing it to CM Punk on Monday Night Raw. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The mill was there in every part of life in Jay, and the consequences of losing it would be almost too much to imagine. — Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lose it

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lose it

fall apart

Phrase

It’s been a weird few weeks for Mysaria, with Daemon’s influence rising and falling, and her plan to leverage Helaena’s pregnancy falling apart within moments.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
The two have held talks in recent months, and a deal could still be delayed or fall apart, according to the report.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026