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
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.
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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.
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Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Avoid anything with a lot of parts and pieces that the original owners could have potentially misplaced.
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Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
But in the case of AI, the anxiety is misplaced.
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James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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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
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
See All Example Sentences for misplace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misplace
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But every time Panama loses possession, Croatia is ready to take up residence in the attacking third.
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The shelf-stable meals are designed to help families whose children lose access to school lunches during the summer months.
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Aaron Morris of San Francisco wanted to make sure the match would be one his father, Pancho, would never forget.
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Then, just as suddenly, the din fades away, the focus shifts and the election process is forgotten until the next round of howling protest.
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My jaw is still on the floor over this can’t-miss $1 makeup deal.
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Don’t miss our guide with nearly two-dozen new bar openings across the city.
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“Misplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misplace. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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