losing

verb

Definition of losingnext
present participle of lose
1
as in missing
to be unable to find or have at hand I always lose my keys

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2
as in dropping
to fail to win, gain, or obtain if the team loses this game, they're out of the play-offs

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3
as in falling
to undergo defeat she really hates to lose at anything, and inevitably throws tantrums when it happens

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4
as in dumping
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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5
as in spending
to use up carelessly we lost a good hour while he tried to find his keys

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of losing Leaky ductwork can result in losing cold air to the basement or crawl spaces. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 Sweden finished third in Group F, winning its first game by four goals and losing its second by the same margin. — Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026 Mexico have played 89 matches at the Azteca and won 70, drawing 17 and losing only two. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026 The Socceroos' World Cup is over after losing to Egypt on penalties on Friday, but before their heartbreak, Australian fans had one final hurrah. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Amid the inextricable trauma of losing her 18-year-old child, the mother had feared that traditional funeral customs might be handled differently because of the manner in which her daughter died. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Venus played in the mixed doubles tournament on Friday together with Kevin Krawietz, losing in straight sets to Tereza Mihalikova and Lloyd Glasspool. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 Shortstop Francisco Lindor backed up and called off the converging outfielders before losing his footing and falling right in front of Tyrone Taylor, who tripped over Lindor while failing to make the catch. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for losing
  1. missing
  2. dropping
  3. falling
  4. dumping
  5. spending
  6. forgetting
  7. faltering
  8. discarding
Verb
  • In the early days, the page teemed with posts sharing objects found, along with heartfelt and, at times, gut-wrenching pleas for missing personal items.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Buxton rejoined the Twins on Saturday after missing the team’s previous four games with a right hip impingement.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of missing
Verb
  • Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • And while the Travel team’s not always big on staying close to home, airfares remain high right now, even as jet fuel prices are dropping sharply.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of dropping
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  • The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • But Musk fell short of the yearly 5% minimum the IRS legally requires his foundation to give away, after falling roughly $423 million short in 2023.
    — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of falling
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  • Achiuwa had a good run at the end of the season as the Kings were dumping games left and right.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • The leaks are dumping gallons upon gallons of wastewater into the Merrimack River.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of dumping
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  • The child, identified by authorities as Klieber Moran, was rescued after spending six days trapped beneath the rubble, Rodríguez said.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • After spending two years in the Chicago Cubs organization as a consultant and scout, Little restarted his managerial career with the Dodgers, reuniting with some of his former players, including Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Lowe.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of spending
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  • But Alito’s stance against birthright citizenship goes beyond just forgetting his roots.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • For any leader overseeing transformational change, the challenge is figuring out how to fix one part of the company without forgetting about the other parts.
    — Tracy Nolan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of forgetting
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  • Chris Jung | Nurphoto | Getty Images Shares of Nvidia have been faltering recently — and Kalshi traders predict that what the company can charge for chips is also declining.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 22 June 2026
  • After faltering in last year’s Div.
    — Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Definition of faltering
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  • But the lawyer for suspect Iqbal Bacchus, 46, suggested Bacchus was selling wiring that the hospital was discarding.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026
  • The council also ordered up a measure doubling the amount of money allocated for the Department of Recreation and Parks, discarding an alternative plan that would have increased it by 50%.
    — Los Angeles City Hall, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Definition of discarding

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“Losing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/losing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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