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

Perhaps subsequent history shows that his generosity of spirit was misplaced. — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

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