lose (to)

verb

Definition of lose (to)next
as in to go down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lose (to)
  1. go down
  2. go under
  3. give up
Verb
  • Certified financial planner Ernie Cave, founder of Cave Wealth Management, says that what goes down will ultimately go up, but when matters to retirees.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 July 2026
  • Green Bay was also outscored, 130-73, after Parsons went down in the third quarter against the Broncos.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of go down
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  • Drivers will not be able go under the interstate as workers construct bridges.
    — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 17 July 2026
  • The Multiplina is expected to reach up to 55 mph (88 km/h), which is the fastest a car can go under the L7 regulations.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of go under
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  • In Tortorella’s view, the key to the series was Brandon Bussi coming on in relief of Frederik Andersen in Game 3 after the veteran goalie gave up four goals.
    — Joe Smith, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The Royals have no reason to give up on their hard-throwing right-hander this season.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of give up
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“Lose (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lose%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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