Synonyms of misplace

misplace

verb

ˌmis-ˈplās 

as in to lose

to be unable to find or have at hand

I seem to have misplaced my keys

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lose
• forget
• miss
• mislay
• pass over
• overlook

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• have
• possess
• retain
• hold
• keep
• occupy
• own
• enjoy
• find
• locate
• detect
• track (down)
• run down
• descry
• scare up
• scout (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misplace

And while those depictions may have been more accurate at the time, the emphasis often felt misplaced. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026

Who among us hasn’t misplaced a credit card and not noticed it until someone racked up thousands of dollars in fraudulent charges? — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026

Other signs can include an inability to grasp visual images and spatial relations, new problems saying or writing words, misplacing objects or personality changes and withdrawing from social or professional activities. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026

Centre-back Chris Richards completed all 84 of his passes in the 4-1 win against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday, the most by any player without misplacing one in a World Cup match since records began in 1966. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 13 June 2026