as in to lose
to be unable to find or have at hand
I seem to have misplaced my keys
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Recent Examples of misplace
Jacobson’s Willy is a whirl of insecurity, misplaced self-confidence and bewilderment at how his world has changed around him.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Councilmember Marni von Wilpert said criticism about the lack of an appraisal is misplaced.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
My go-to is this Sun Bum multi-pack, which comes in handy in case one tube gets misplaced or falls out on a ride.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
And then there was the year when a cone was misplaced along the route, and as a result, the runners ran short that year.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Councilmember Marni von Wilpert said criticism about the lack of an appraisal is misplaced.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
My go-to is this Sun Bum multi-pack, which comes in handy in case one tube gets misplaced or falls out on a ride.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
And then there was the year when a cone was misplaced along the route, and as a result, the runners ran short that year.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misplace
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Fine’s husband, Michael, lost an arm after a car crash in 2010, setting off her yearslong work on health care legislation.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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This is the mayor’s second attempt at a higher office, after losing a 2018 bid for governor against Pritzker.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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If paperwork or costs feel daunting, ask a mentor for guidance — take notes to avoid forgetting anything.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Miller left Xavier after his second stint at the school a year ago for Texas, and the Xavier faithful haven't forgotten.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Your discerning side notices details others miss, so name what works and what hurts before proposing adjustments that would fix the latter.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Jovic, 22 was available on Tuesday after missing the previous 11 games with a lower back issue.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Misplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misplace. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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