lose (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lose (to)
Verb
  • Half of listings go under contract within 11 days compared to 17 days required nationally.
    Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
  • The profile was first created under the name Sean Combs in December 2006 but went under other names, including Jackie Star, Frank White, Frank Black and Ryan Lopez.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • Scolari gave up three runs on three hits and three walks with eight strikeouts over five innings.
    Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
  • Addison Moorman gave up no hits and struck out 11 in five innings.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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