1
as in missing
to be unable to find or have at hand
I always lose my keys
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2
as in dropping
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 falling
to undergo defeat
she really hates to lose at anything, and inevitably throws tantrums when it happens
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as in dumping
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 spending
to use up carelessly
we lost a good hour while he tried to find his keys
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Recent Examples of losing
One of the biggest injuries the team faced was losing Christian McCaffrey.
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Since winning the Big 12 and the Sugar Bowl in the 2021 season, the Bears had two losing seasons in a row, including a 3-9 mark last season.
—Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Since losing to Northern Illinois in early September, the Fighting Irish have won 11 consecutive games.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Intel, the 56-year-old chipmaker co-founded by industry pioneers Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce and legendary investor Arthur Rock, had its worst year since going public in 1971, losing 61% of its value.
—Ari Levy,kif Leswing, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Since winning the Big 12 and the Sugar Bowl in the 2021 season, the Bears had two losing seasons in a row, including a 3-9 mark last season.
—Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Since losing to Northern Illinois in early September, the Fighting Irish have won 11 consecutive games.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Intel, the 56-year-old chipmaker co-founded by industry pioneers Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce and legendary investor Arthur Rock, had its worst year since going public in 1971, losing 61% of its value.
—Ari Levy,kif Leswing, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for losing
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In 2024, already missing Miles, Notre Dame lost forward Kylee Watson to an ACL tear during the ACC tournament.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Leafs looked to finally have the missing piece.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Governor of Smolensk Region claims that all drones were successfully shot down, and the fire was caused by falling debris.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The ants’ stunning medical abilities have the potential to help where human ones are falling short.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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On the day of Modi’s visit, Mishra complained to him about the government’s failure to prevent cities and towns from dumping raw sewage into the Ganges.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Strict regulations prevent dumping waste into the canal to maintain water quality for drinking and cooking.Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Phillies will likely hold onto Bohm and as a result, will likely avoid spending $200 million on Bregman.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Researchers have found that spending 51% or more of work time away from others is linked to isolation.Erik Pham, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Another pitfall is forgetting about the investments that are placed in the IRA.Chris Carosa, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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She was cast after a previous actress kept forgetting her lines, Cherry says.Colson Thayer, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Add the marinated tenderloin, discarding marinade, and sear about 3 minutes on all sides until browned and crusty.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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That stability, in and of itself, counsels against discarding the presidential election system for any but the most compelling of reasons.The Editors, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fink and Mellon’s efficiency-minded approach, abandoning unprofitable track and cutting the number of workers required to operate trains, sparked major labor strikes but also helped modernize the industry.Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Also, abandoning traditional in-room extras such as plastic water bottles, toothbrushes and shampoos are now top priorities for hoteliers across the globe.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Losing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/losing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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