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
That confidence isn’t entirely misplaced.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
For the Republican president, who did not appear in public Friday, the developments were the latest example of his triumphal characterization of the war appearing misplaced.
—Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
But his performance at least suggested that the Dodgers’ faith in him wasn’t misplaced.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Connie Odom, a county spokesperson, said 40 ballots were misplaced at a Florence voting location and 29 at a Cedar Park location.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
For the Republican president, who did not appear in public Friday, the developments were the latest example of his triumphal characterization of the war appearing misplaced.
—Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
But his performance at least suggested that the Dodgers’ faith in him wasn’t misplaced.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Connie Odom, a county spokesperson, said 40 ballots were misplaced at a Florence voting location and 29 at a Cedar Park location.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misplace
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The Celtics lost to Orlando early in the year, but swept the final three meetings between the two teams.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Overcrowding, strong winds and rough seas caused the vessel to lose control and sink, the agencies said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Don’t forget to take a photo on the famous Queen Emma Bridge, a long pontoon bridge that crosses the natural harbor, between bites of sweets made by native Curaçaoans.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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No one who lived through the COVID pandemic will ever forget its immense impact on our lives.—
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Critics say replacement alone may miss risks Consumer advocates say the Lake Dallas case highlights a broader concern.—
Lexi Salazar,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Misplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misplace. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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