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losing

[loo-zing] / ˈlu zɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
said of one who loses
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defeated falling unsuccessful
STRONG
doomed failing ruined undone
ADJECTIVE
said of an activity in which one must lose
Synonyms
STRONGEST
futile lost
WEAK
desperate hopeless

Example Sentences

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See more: Amazon’s stock just clinched its worst losing streak in nearly 20 years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Kay Aaronicks, 46, told the BBC she was surprised by Amazon's announcement - and by the sadness that came with the thought of potentially losing full use of her 14-year-old Kindle.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Plus, stocks jump and oil plunges on the cease-fire news, and Mississippi boaters are losing the fight against flying fish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“On the other hand, if you never stick your neck out, your odds of losing are pretty close to 100%.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Bread, bread, bread! I am losing my mind—all I can smell is bread! Ah, why did it have to be a baker?”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood