lost (to)

Definition of lost (to)next
past tense of lose (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lost (to)
Verb
  • Austin Deculus, Bobby Hart and Trevor Penning also have had an opportunity to serve as quarterback Justin Herbert’s blind-side protector after first Slater and then Alt went down with serious injuries.
    Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Now, a caveat is that the rush defense really struggled when defensive tackle Milton Williams went down with an injury.
    Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The at-bats were brief and uneventful, the opposite of the approach that carried Toronto to this stage and felled Snell in Game 1.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
  • That says a lot about the 2025 Red Sox, who were a top offensive team in many metrics, but were also felled by their bats in crucial spots throughout the year and postseason.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Lost (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lost%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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