Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for losing (to)
Verb
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Walter Sabatini had never been relegated before and had no intention of going down either.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
2 June 2026 -
In 2055, the world population will start going down.—
Derek Thompson,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Wrobleski held the Pirates scoreless for the first four innings Thursday despite walking two and giving up two hits.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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Roki Sasaki struggled against the White Sox, giving up seven runs and seven hits.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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“Losing (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/losing%20%28to%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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