as in to lose
to be unable to find or have at hand
I seem to have misplaced my keys
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Recent Examples of misplace
But on one of the risks of climate change — deaths by extreme weather — that trust is misplaced.
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David Seidemann, National Review, 2 Feb. 2025
But those claims would be misplaced, overlooking the fact that China's Xi Jinping appears more interested in staying on good terms with everybody in the Middle East instead of doubling down on a single partnership that could upset his capacity to be a neutral broker.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Understanding that misplacing items is a challenge daunting everyone – from reckless youth to sleepless parents, busy young adults, and the elderly – FindR stickers come in a kaleidoscope of sizes, colors, and finishes.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
For clients with large households, like one with 150 rotating staff members, Safe’s systems track assets and detect problems to ensure nothing is ever misplaced or compromised.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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David Seidemann, National Review, 2 Feb. 2025
But those claims would be misplaced, overlooking the fact that China's Xi Jinping appears more interested in staying on good terms with everybody in the Middle East instead of doubling down on a single partnership that could upset his capacity to be a neutral broker.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Understanding that misplacing items is a challenge daunting everyone – from reckless youth to sleepless parents, busy young adults, and the elderly – FindR stickers come in a kaleidoscope of sizes, colors, and finishes.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
For clients with large households, like one with 150 rotating staff members, Safe’s systems track assets and detect problems to ensure nothing is ever misplaced or compromised.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misplace
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The Foxes have lost four of their last five matches across all competitions, including a recent FA Cup exit to Manchester United.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Geno Auriemma’s Huskies, after losing to a ranked team, usually has to wait weeks while wading through a series of nondescript Big East opponents to get another chance.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
16 Feb. 2025
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Konate’s discipline causes concern This was an afternoon to forget for Ibrahima Konate.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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How to use it: Combine one whole egg with two eggs worth of whites, plus a bit of cream to bring back the missing richness.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
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Two keys to an under-construction jail in Nashville went missing.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Misplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misplace. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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