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 Synonyms for misplacing
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The cyberattacks resulted in Caesars Entertainment losing sensitive customer data, according to financial filings, and MGM Resorts International properties experienced significant operational disruptions.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025 -
Robert's mother, Evie O'Rourke, told ABC News affiliate WCVB that her son put himself between the gunman and his family, losing his life to protect them.—
Jessica Gorman,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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This comes after recent reports that Queen Camilla isn’t forgetting what has been said about her, particularly on the part of Prince Harry.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
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Critics are waxing nostalgic for the edgy and outrageous comments of social critic humorists such as Dick Gregory, Mort Sahl, George Carlin, and Don Imus, forgetting that none of those figures were ever the host of a broadcast network TV show.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Outside of Clark, the Fever are missing plenty of other players.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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It also was marked by Harrison Butker missing another field goal and a PAT — albeit one made more challenging by Hunt’s unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Misplacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misplacing. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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