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Another word for lose

Verb

  1. To be unable to find

    2. See also:

    get

  2. To suffer the loss of

    3. Idioms:
    See also:

    get

  3. To fail to take advantage of

    4. Idioms:
    See also:

    used

  4. To get away from (a pursuer)

    5. Idioms:
    See also:

    seek

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Sentence Examples

  • I lose some cattle every year.

  • What could he do about it but lose more sleep?

  • I lose to the others but win from you.

  • I won't lose you again.

  • Tonight, I lose him forever.

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