lose (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lose (to)
Verb
  • After both teams missed numerous chances in the second period, winger Nick Paul gave Tampa Bay its first lead in the series with a goal that went under Bobrovsky’s left leg 13:17 into the second period.
    Adam Lichtenstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
  • In India, in Peru, and on the streets of Paris, different rebel groups found the package of convictions that went under Mao’s name to be a potent source of ideological power.
    RANA MITTER, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • No team had given up more runs in a three-day span in 75 years.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
  • Elder allowed only one homer in his past three starts before giving up two Friday to the Pirates’ Nos. 8-9 hitters: Alexander Canario and Jared Triolo.
    David O'Brien, New York Times, 10 May 2025
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“Lose (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lose%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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