LOSES ONE'S HEART (TO) Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

loses one's heart (to)

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present tense third-person singular of lose one's heart (to)

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to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for I was a salesman before I lost my heart to woodworking.

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falls for

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Bowling Green falls for its loss to FCS Tarleton State, though the Texans are a top FCS program.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
For much of the film, Julián falls for Ry while unaware of her illness or her family ties.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

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