Synonyms of lost ground

lost ground

phrase

past tense of lose ground

as in withdrew

to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)

We need a new strategy because we keep losing ground to the other team.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• withdrew
• retreated
• retired
• dropped back
• fell back
• pulled out
• backed away
• gave way
• gave ground
• fled
• receded
• evacuated
• flew
• left
• climbed down
• pulled away
• recoiled
• detached
• flinched
• shrank
• bowed out
• abandoned
• departed
• backed down
• went
• chickened (out)
• vacated
• disengaged
• quit
• backtracked
• disentangled
• backpedaled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advanced
• confronted
• faced
• dared
• bearded
• braved
• defied
• breasted
• outbraved
• brazened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lost ground

As America has lost ground in the global production race, New York’s share of the pie is increasing. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Leo has an intense four days in France, where the Catholic Church has lost ground on influencing ethical issues given the strict approach to secularism that is enshrined in the French Constitution. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Despite avoiding the sweep, the Phillies lost ground to the first-place Braves in the series. — ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

Nike has also lost ground to newer competitors and faced product challenges, while Greater China revenue fell 13% on a currency-neutral basis in fiscal 2026. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The company has also lost ground in computer vision, per the report. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

With rising geopolitical tensions, a surge in domestic competition and a disconnect from the Chinese consumer, American companies have lost ground in the region that once offered fuel for growth. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

In the first six months of 2026, Russia’s military has struggled to advance and in reality has lost ground in certain sections of the frontlines. — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026