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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 recent days, schools were alerted that they were set to lose $660 million in federal funding for the current year, according to Diane Pratt-Heavner, director of media relations for the School Nutrition Association, which represents thousands of school meal employees.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
Lee’s estate in 2023 lost an elder abuse lawsuit on a technicality against a former attorney, but Bolerjack’s documentary claims to explore other aspects of Lee’s exploitation.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
The Bulls lost their leading scorer for the final stretch of Monday’s win.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Remember—you've already lost if your ad feels like an interruption.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
Lee’s estate in 2023 lost an elder abuse lawsuit on a technicality against a former attorney, but Bolerjack’s documentary claims to explore other aspects of Lee’s exploitation.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
The Bulls lost their leading scorer for the final stretch of Monday’s win.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Remember—you've already lost if your ad feels like an interruption.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lose
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Jalen Suggs last played for the Orlando Magic on Jan. 25 and has missed 15 games.—
Stan Son,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Gomez completed the look with a peachy nude lip and a wavy bob, as well as a dazzling diamond choker and drop earrings.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Last month, Deere reported that its quarterly revenue dropped 35% as more farmers retained their aging equipment or switched to rentals due to weak incomes and high borrowing costs.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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After this, oil production will fall, albeit slowly toward 2050, as decarbonization proceeds and more electric vehicles take to the roads.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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And now, as layoffs on the federal government rise, business confidence falls, and economic forecasts weaken, Wall Street—long used to Trump's market-friendly rhetoric—is being told by the president to embrace the volatility as part of a longer-term strategy.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Trump has discarded decades of American foreign policy orthodoxy, forging ahead in pursuit of new deals with countries like Russia — while other allies like Ukraine are left as collateral damage.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Fill the whole thing with water, swish the leaves around to remove any sediment and discard the water (or give your houseplants a drink with it).—
Kayleigh Drake,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Edman spent much of the winter seemingly pegged to be the club’s everyday center fielder, with a chance to work into the infield mix occasionally.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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At the urging of scientists, especially those gathering at symposiums like the one in La Jolla, the federal government has spent millions stockpiling both the chemicals and other components needed to rapidly manufacture new vaccines and also on doses designed to match earlier strains of H5N1.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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The plot for the fourth Spider-Man is being kept under wraps, with the last film, No Way Home, ending with the world forgetting that teenager Peter Parker was Spider-Man, including MJ (Zendaya).—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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Don’t forget to use the cool shot at the end to really lock in your style.—
Kylee McGuigan,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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The ability to navigate workforce reductions while continuing to invest in leadership development will distinguish thriving organizations from those that falter in the coming years.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Looking over Lake Champlain in her hometown, Ilona Maher’s boldness hasn’t faltered.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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But Williams dumped the ball off to Brandon Clarke under the rim, and Robinson, recovering once again, arrived a split-second late.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Rather than simply dredging the sea floor and dumping the soil back into the ocean elsewhere, all materials are reused for land reclamation or infrastructure projects.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Lose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lose. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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