as in to lose
to be unable to find or have at hand
I seem to have misplaced my keys
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of misplace
Prices are high, the Iran war is not going well, Republicans are panicking over November’s midterms, and polls show that a majority of Americans believe that the president’s priorities are misplaced.
—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Avoid anything with a lot of parts and pieces that the original owners could have potentially misplaced.
—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
But in the case of AI, the anxiety is misplaced.
—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Whether they’ve been misplaced or never arrived at all, California voters do not need to bring the ballot mailed to them in order to vote in person in the June 2 primary election.
—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for misplace
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Avoid anything with a lot of parts and pieces that the original owners could have potentially misplaced.
—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
But in the case of AI, the anxiety is misplaced.
—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Whether they’ve been misplaced or never arrived at all, California voters do not need to bring the ballot mailed to them in order to vote in person in the June 2 primary election.
—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for misplace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misplace
Verb
-
But every time Panama loses possession, Croatia is ready to take up residence in the attacking third.
-
The shelf-stable meals are designed to help families whose children lose access to school lunches during the summer months.
Verb
-
Its origins are uncertain, with one tale suggesting that a cook at Manzanillo’s mercado left a pot of pozole over fire and forgot it.
-
And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
Verb
-
My jaw is still on the floor over this can’t-miss $1 makeup deal.
-
Don’t miss our guide with nearly two-dozen new bar openings across the city.
Cite this Entry
“Misplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misplace. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
