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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as in falls
to undergo defeat
she really hates to lose at anything, and inevitably throws tantrums when it happens
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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 startup gains apparent capability but loses operational confidence.
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Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Friends question her sanity and stability, and Helen loses herself further inside her mounting grief.
—Adam Graham, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
After the sudden death of her father, Helen (Foy), loses herself in the memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together and turns to the ancient art of falconry to navigate her profound loss.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Fixtures too far from the main drain stack cause slow drainage and clogs because water loses velocity.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026
If support evaporates, enlistment drops or compliance weakens as the state loses leverage.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
If Apple wins, Nvidia loses the chip race, etc.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
What happens if the US loses measles elimination status?
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Once a cell loses 17% or more of its volume, it is extruded.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Friends question her sanity and stability, and Helen loses herself further inside her mounting grief.
—Adam Graham, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
After the sudden death of her father, Helen (Foy), loses herself in the memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together and turns to the ancient art of falconry to navigate her profound loss.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Fixtures too far from the main drain stack cause slow drainage and clogs because water loses velocity.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026
If support evaporates, enlistment drops or compliance weakens as the state loses leverage.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
If Apple wins, Nvidia loses the chip race, etc.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
What happens if the US loses measles elimination status?
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Once a cell loses 17% or more of its volume, it is extruded.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loses
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Chasing virality over community misses the point.—
Jonathan Kleeman,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2026
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The narrative of green software solving energy constraints misses the physics.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cover outdoor spigots Before the temperature drops below freezing, open outdoor spigots briefly to drain residual water.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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How to keep your pipes from freezing Frozen pipes are a nightmare to deal with when the temperature drops, but it can be prevented.—
Katie Landeck,
The Providence Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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The cold air is then expected to stay in place through the beginning of February, ensuring that whatever snow falls this weekend will stay on the ground for a while.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Only one other player has been ever elected by the writers with 1,500 or fewer hits — Roy Campanella (1,422) in 1969 — and that total falls far short of the average career hit mark for all Hall of Fame batters, which is 2,330.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, Gans discards the psychological and spatial logic that gave meaning to the original telling’s dream-like sense of disorientation.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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The eviction drama became a flashpoint in the ongoing conversation about how Hollywood discards its icons, especially those whose careers were derailed by addiction, health issues and the slow evaporation of studio offers.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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Adamov, who sometimes spends long hours sheltering in the capsule, keeps a close eye on the devices from a short distance.—
Svitlana Vlasova,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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This playful and comprehensive biographical documentary from director David Alvarado spends time with a deserving trailblazer whose name and accomplishments perhaps aren’t engraved in the American consciousness, but should be.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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In making introductions, Francesca freezes, then forgets her own name.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Nobody forgets their first Dead show, and mine was in 1986 in Alpine Valley, Wisconsin.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Jan. 2026
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For instance, the show’s portrayal of larger-bodied characters falters, particularly given that body shame is one of its central critiques.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Brown is likely a lock unless his usual consistency falters in the long program on Saturday.—
Lillian Karabaic,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2026
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And with that, Kyle kills him, then unloads three more bullets into the body.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 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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“Loses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loses. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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