LOSES (TO) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

loses (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of lose (to)

as in goes down

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Then as the sun goes down, the lounge will turn into a strictly 21-and-over venue with live music.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Once the sun goes down and your lights come on, the balance flips.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026

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The king arbitrarily gives up his power and divides his kingdom among his children.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
In June, the NCAA adopted a new D-I model that generally gives up to five years of eligibility, allowing athletes to stay in college longer and therefore creating fewer roster openings.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026

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