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Recent Examples of Synonyms for losing (to)
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The Canucks had a good thing going down the stretch, with a variety of players stepping up for their teammates and standing up for one another.
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Throughout this season, the Rangers have struggled with going down early and having to come from behind.
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Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
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Roberts walked the next hitter, Cooper Pratt, before giving up a run-scoring triple to David Hamilton.
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“Losing (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/losing%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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