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lose
verb as in be deprived of; mislay
Strong matches
bereave, capitulate, consume, default, deplete, disinherit, displace, dispossess, dissipate, divest, drain, exhaust, expend, forfeit, lavish, misplace, miss, misspend, oust, relinquish, rob, sacrifice, yield
Weak matches
be careless, be impoverished, be reduced, become poorer, fail to keep, fall short, pass up, suffer loss, use up
verb as in be defeated
Example Sentences
Of the 28 cases the administration has petitioned the court to hear on an emergency basis, they’ve only lost two.
The areas in which they've lost the ball have often been in the middle of the pitch, with the four defenders and holding midfielder often responsible for playing these difficult passes.
Iamaleava has already lost as many games as he did a year ago while helping Tennessee reach the College Football Playoff.
For now, construction continues, often leaving travelers confused or lost when trying to find their correct gate or the way to a taxi or rideshare vehicle.
Jay, who asked not to have his last name published because of a fear of doxxing, said he’s lost friends because of politics and had familial relationships strained over the years.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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