as in losing
to be unable to find or have at hand
I seem to have misplaced my keys
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Recent Examples of misplacing
That employee questioned whether the cost of moving equipment from one building to another, possibly misplacing or throwing away equipment in the process, was actually saving Goddard and the federal government money.
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Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misplacing
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Wynn ended up getting an open look at the basket on a 3-point attempt from the wing, but the shot bounced off the rim with two seconds left and the Tritons (13-6, 8-1) celebrated the victory after losing their first conference game on Thursday night against visiting UC Davis.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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The subscription economy is still growing, but the mechanics that once powered that growth are losing effectiveness.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Not every vagueposter is trying to go viral—some are simply addressing their own followers, forgetting that the fickle algorithm might spread the post beyond its target audience.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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For many gardeners, forgetting to water their houseplants from time to time is inevitable.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
21 Jan. 2026
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For these groups, missing doses can have life-altering consequences.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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What remains missing is a full economic and social impact study, released publicly for review and comment.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Misplacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misplacing. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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