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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
The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
Nearly 25% of current borrowers are in or near default and the program itself is projected to lose billions despite the fact that the federal government assumed the responsibility for issuing student loans to make money.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Bernie Madoff Bernie Madoff, infamous for the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history, lost a personal net worth estimated at $823-$826 million before his 2008 downfall.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Air travel experiences: 16 hours, 10 time zones, no regrets: How to fly ultra-long-haul without losing your mind
Faltering demand
One airline executive said carriers could have taken the tariffs in stride if travel demand was booming.
—Rajesh Kumar Singh, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
Nearly 25% of current borrowers are in or near default and the program itself is projected to lose billions despite the fact that the federal government assumed the responsibility for issuing student loans to make money.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Bernie Madoff Bernie Madoff, infamous for the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history, lost a personal net worth estimated at $823-$826 million before his 2008 downfall.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Air travel experiences: 16 hours, 10 time zones, no regrets: How to fly ultra-long-haul without losing your mind
Faltering demand
One airline executive said carriers could have taken the tariffs in stride if travel demand was booming.
—Rajesh Kumar Singh, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lose
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Tatis finished third in the National League MVP balloting in 2021 but missed the 2022 season due to wrist surgery and a suspension following a performance-enhancing drug test.—
Steve Berman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Saturday marked the return of Baffert to the Run of the Roses after missing each of the previous three races due to a suspension from 2021 Derby winner Medina Spirit’s failed a drug test.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Officers then turned her over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents for a deportation hearing, although police later dropped the traffic charges against her, according to local media reports.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The Justice Department dropped a case against SpaceX in February, and Trump fired a Department of Agriculture inspector general in January who had launched an investigation into another Musk company, Neuralink.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Last night, the Rockies were 0-for-7 after falling behind 1-2.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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As a result, trade between the two sides is falling sharply, according to logistics experts.—
Juliana Liu,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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Check your kitchen for these foods, and discard or return them.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
2 May 2025
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Redditor accidentally reinvents discarded ’90s tool to escape today’s age gates 3.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2025
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Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Residents of the 8th Congressional District spend an average of 13% of their household income on energy — the highest in the state, according to Department of Commerce data.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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Don’t forget to take advantage of the signature St. Regis butler service, which will promptly fulfill requests for packing needs, garment pressing, restaurant reservations and a cup of steaming chamomile tea to unwind after a long flight.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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And don’t forget to sign the honor code when you’re done.—
Patricia Schultheis,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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Not every survivor has faltered in their vision for peace.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Without demand from clean energy, the U.S. market for rare earth, graphite, and lithium will falter.—
Alexander C. Kaufman,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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Federal complaints previously obtained by PEOPLE stated that Waterman’s husband, Jamie Waterman, told detectives his wife confessed to killing Bush, and that the couple later burned her body and dumped it in a remote area.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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When the beating ended, the group loaded Ortiz into the bed of a pickup truck and dumped him in a ditch, the station reported.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
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