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Recent Examples of Synonyms for losing (to)
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Before going down to the beach to bask in the sun, snag a souvenir or two at Shore Store (of Jersey Shore fame) followed by a visit to Lucky Leo’s Sweet Shop for fudge, saltwater taffy, and a seemingly endless amount of colorful gummy candy.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026 -
The liquid will feel toasty going down, and a hot mug is excellent for heating cold hands.—
Erin Huffstetler,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, that is often not the best thing to do, and leads to him giving up possession through speculative shots or running into a tight spot when team-mates are in better positions.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The regime’s hardliners have repeatedly warned that giving up on uranium enrichment would amount to national humiliation.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Losing (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/losing%20%28to%29. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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