losing ground

phrase

present participle of lose ground
as in retreating
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) We need a new strategy because we keep losing ground to the other team.

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Recent Examples of losing ground The Chicago Cubs are struggling and losing ground in the NL Central, with star offseason acquisition Alex Bregman facing intense scrutiny. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for losing ground
giving way
Phrase
  • As a result, the old growth model of simply finding new customers is giving way to a relationship model focused on retention, advocacy and lifetime value.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of giving way

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“Losing ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/losing%20ground. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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