misset

verb

Definition of missetnext
as in to lose

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misset
  1. lose
  2. pass over
  3. mislay
  4. miss
  5. misplace
Verb
  • The researchers’ models suggest that areas near the escarpment could have lost as much as 8 kilometers of rock, with erosion decreasing farther away from the ancient cliff.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The court dismissed the case against her manager, who also lost his job.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of lose
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  • More fanfare accompanied the man Pecko passed over for this opportunity.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Regardless of whether Lala's eye passes over land, its impacts could be significant, AccuWeather Expert Meteorologist Tyler Roys said.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of pass over
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  • Broadening the base has always been the plan, but its been mislaid for 80 years.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • So many things, dropped and lost and mislaid, twinkling all over the place like a museum/ junkyard.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Definition of mislay
Verb
  • Just a few years earlier, in 2005, the service had missed essentially the same recruiting target by 6,600 soldiers.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Reese missed badly on the layup attempt, but her strong play sparked an Atlanta Dream rally before halftime.
    — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of miss
Verb
  • If misplaced, students can still ride the bus and may request a replacement card for $15.
    — Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • These criticisms should not be taken to mean that the Eurasian comparative framework for Russia is misplaced.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of misplace
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“Misset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misset. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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