1
as in misses
to be unable to find or have at hand
I always lose my keys
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2
as in drops
to fail to win, gain, or obtain
if the team loses this game, they're out of the play-offs
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3
as in falls
to undergo defeat
she really hates to lose at anything, and inevitably throws tantrums when it happens
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4
as in discards
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 spends
to use up carelessly
we lost a good hour while he tried to find his keys
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Recent Examples of loses
The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Independent film legend John Cassavetes helmed this gritty crime drama about strip club owner Cosmo Vittelli (Ben Gazzara), who, shortly after making his last gambling debt payment, loses tens of thousands of dollars in a poker game.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Big Papi loses to David Eckstein, leaves Minnesota, wins a ring with Boston.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Cassie loses a role on LA Nights (the TV show on which sister, Lexi, played by Apatow, writes) due to her OnlyFans account.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
When the scandal breaks, Myeong-hwa loses her acting career.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 May 2026
If the public loses trust in elections or in public safety, society breaks down.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
He’s thrown off, however, when Nora loses her cool at the discovery that their young, feisty daughter Ida (Tawba El Gharchi) has posted a video on social media of the trio dancing in the livestock stable.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
If Allin loses, MJF will regain the belt for the third time in his career.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Independent film legend John Cassavetes helmed this gritty crime drama about strip club owner Cosmo Vittelli (Ben Gazzara), who, shortly after making his last gambling debt payment, loses tens of thousands of dollars in a poker game.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Big Papi loses to David Eckstein, leaves Minnesota, wins a ring with Boston.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Cassie loses a role on LA Nights (the TV show on which sister, Lexi, played by Apatow, writes) due to her OnlyFans account.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
When the scandal breaks, Myeong-hwa loses her acting career.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 May 2026
If the public loses trust in elections or in public safety, society breaks down.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
He’s thrown off, however, when Nora loses her cool at the discovery that their young, feisty daughter Ida (Tawba El Gharchi) has posted a video on social media of the trio dancing in the livestock stable.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
If Allin loses, MJF will regain the belt for the third time in his career.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loses
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Yes, a new Steven Spielberg movie about close encounters with extraterrestrials is landing — and misses the mark.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Dart’s reliance on underneath throws for minimal completions, some inside throws into traffic and plenty of downfield misses — like an overthrow of Fields in one-on-one coverage against rookie corner Colton Hood — create plenty of reason for urgency from John Harbaugh and the Giants.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Because the sheets can be made using a patient’s own stem cells, the risk of rejection drops significantly.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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However, the sad truth is that those who have turned to traditional digital cameras and infrared sensors often face frustrations when visibility drops, especially when the weather is rainy, foggy, or even when darkness falls.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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When the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, the latter being the case for January’s payment, SSI payments are issued on the last weekday of the previous month.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Dec. 2025
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So most of them [films] at the time, there’s the melodrama — the poor girl falls with a rich boy, and then the family against her, blah, blah, same old story.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Dec. 2025
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The body discards the mRNA after it's used.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 Aug. 2025
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Federal funding should never subsidize a practice that discards human beings.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Inspired by singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith's song of the same name, this film unpacks what happens when a woman spends the week before Christmas alone when her family unexpectedly cancels their holiday plans.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
6 Dec. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission found the average buyer spends 15 hours on a car purchase — and most of that is spent on pricing.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Dec. 2025
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Expert Insight John Puls told Newsweek that situations like this—where a partner forgets small but meaningful personal details—are not uncommon in relationships.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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Michelle Pfeiffer stars in that one as Claire Clauster, a mother who organizes a special Christmas outing for herself when her family forgets her in the shuffle.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Nov. 2025
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But to the unlikely role of a Bogart-esque reluctant hero, Leonardo DiCaprio brings an intensity that compels even when the script falters.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Dec. 2025
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The analogy of pooling college football media rights in the same vein as NFL teams falters here, too.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Dec. 2025
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Agnes unloads the weight of the world on the baby by explaining that some bad life experiences are going to happen, but at least the baby has a good support system.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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Cars pull into the courtyard; someone unloads a television from the back of one of them.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Loses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loses. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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