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as in to drop
to fail to win, gain, or obtain
if the team loses this game, they're out of the play-offs
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as in to fall
to undergo defeat
she really hates to lose at anything, and inevitably throws tantrums when it happens
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as in to discard
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we told the recent grad to lose the flashy shirts and dress conservatively for the job interview
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as in to spend
to use up carelessly
we lost a good hour while he tried to find his keys
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Recent Examples of lose
In cultures or social contexts where relationships are perceived as less fluid, distancing is less frequent, as the stakes of losing a connection are higher.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Monarchs haven’t come close to losing all season thanks to a dominating defense and an offense that relies on running back Jordon Davison and quarterback Dash Beierly, who are committed to Oregon and Washington, respectively.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Issues began to arise after the team’s narrow Week 14 victory over the Carolina Panthers, a game which Philly arguably should have lost if rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette had caught what would’ve been a game-winning touchdown in the final few seconds.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The charity says the holiday season can be a particularly tough and challenging time for military families who have lost someone on active duty.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Monarchs haven’t come close to losing all season thanks to a dominating defense and an offense that relies on running back Jordon Davison and quarterback Dash Beierly, who are committed to Oregon and Washington, respectively.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Issues began to arise after the team’s narrow Week 14 victory over the Carolina Panthers, a game which Philly arguably should have lost if rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette had caught what would’ve been a game-winning touchdown in the final few seconds.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The charity says the holiday season can be a particularly tough and challenging time for military families who have lost someone on active duty.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lose
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The Los Angeles Police Department closed her missing persons case.James Powel, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Layoffs, store closures and contract renegotiations are all in the pipeline as the French luxury conglomerate seeks to right its ship after a tougher-than-expected third quarter that saw its star brand Gucci again miss expectations amid a sharp slowdown in China and Japan.Samantha Conti, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Trust among Republicans over that time period dropped much more precipitously, from 70% to 40%, while roughly 80% of Democrats expressed trust in national news sources.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Unintended shootings drop, but children more often the victims Unintentional shootings are the smallest category of gun deaths, making up about 1% of the total, and have been dropping for four decades.John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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With falling costs, tags and sensors will drive intelligent networks across homes and industries, creating connected ecosystems far beyond those achieved to date by devices like Apple’s AirTag.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cover plants with burlap, blankets, or horticultural fleece if temperatures are predicted to fall below -10°F.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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Look over the chestnuts and discard any with holes in them or that feel very soft when squeezed.Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
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Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate; discard drippings or reserve for another use.Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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Journalists and sources alike need vacation time to spend with their families and enjoy holidays, but the demands of a 24/7 news cycle and a daily print newspaper never disappear.Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
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The band spent up to 18 hours a day recording and performing at dozens of military bases.Julian Ring, NPR, 14 Dec. 2024
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Never forget his iconic diet book, The Karl Lagerfeld Diet.Keaton Bell, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The company could win an appeal, forget about all of this, and go back to business as normal (eventually).Makena Kelly, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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Lindner also spoke ahead of Monday's vote, and blamed the coalition's downfall on its inability to come up with solutions to boost the country's faltering economy, which in turn alienated voters.H.J. Mai, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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As the defense has faltered against better opponents, the offense has regressed, as well.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Before long he’s been dumped in the back of a police car, making the jostly trek to a segregated reform school known as Nickel Academy.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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The cold front brought lake-effect snow, dumping 3.5 feet of snow in western and up to 20 inches in northern Lower .Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Lose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lose. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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