LOSING (TO) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

losing (to)

verb

Definition of losing (to)

present participle of lose (to)

as in going down

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And finding that fresh way to tell stories doesn’t necessarily mean going down the tried-and-tested horror route.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
And while the club escaped with a draw after going down 2-0 on Friday, results elsewhere have given KC a bit of cushion at the playoff cut line.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

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Despite giving up two more homers, Blyleven was the winner when the Twins rallied in the eighth for a 6-5 victory.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
But because that would be booked through Booking’s services rather than directly with a hotel operator, the trade-off may be giving up hotel rewards points and elite-qualifying credit.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

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loss

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