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

Instead, try to understand that your mother’s accusation may come from frustration with herself at having misplaced the papers. — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

If misplaced, students can still ride the bus and may request a replacement card for $15. — Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

These criticisms should not be taken to mean that the Eurasian comparative framework for Russia is misplaced. — Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

But that trust is misplaced, according to an investigation from ProPublica and The Washington Post. — Molly Hensley-Clancy, ProPublica, 13 Aug. 2026