Synonyms of misplaces

misplaces

verb

present tense third-person singular of misplace

as in loses

to be unable to find or have at hand

I seem to have misplaced my keys

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loses
• forgets
• misses
• mislays
• passes over
• overlooks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• owns
• has
• occupies
• retains
• possesses
• holds
• enjoys
• keeps
• finds
• locates
• detects
• tracks (down)
• runs down
• descries
• scares up
• scouts (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misplaces

Tommy borrows all of Greg’s toiletries and immediately misplaces them. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026

Mbeumo misplaces a pass as United attack and his family groan before dissecting the move. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025

Apple AirTag 4-pack As someone who constantly misplaces items, Apple AirTags have been a game-changer in my everyday life. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025