What is another word for loses?

Pronunciation: [lˈuːzɪz] (IPA)

Losing is a part of life, whether it be a sports match or a business deal. Fortunately, there are many synonyms for the word "loses" that can add variety to your writing and speech. Some alternatives include "suffers defeat," "falls short," "comes up short," "misses out," "falls behind," or "fails to win." These alternatives can add depth and emotion to your writing, helping to convey the gravity of a loss or setback. By using synonyms, you can express a wider range of emotions and feelings, making your writing more engaging and effective.

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Usage examples for Loses

The real danger begins when a man tries to prolong his day, to turn night into day; the danger begins when a man through fear turns aside from duty; he then loses the only true guide and light of his life.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
He hates the Dudleys like snakes, and he never loses a chance to do something that'll hurt 'em.
"The Man from Jericho"
Edwin Carlile Litsey
The moment a man loses ambition, his progress, so far as business advancement is concerned, ceases.
"Dollars and Sense"
Col. Wm. C. Hunter

Famous quotes with Loses

  • In Iran I think nobody loses their job because of making a statement that reflects their opinion. From this point of view, conditions in Iran are far better than in many other places in the world.
    Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
  • I like to have a thing suggested rather than told in full. When every detail is given, the mind rests satisfied, and the imagination loses the desire to use its own wings.
    Thomas Bailey Aldrich
  • Unlike a drop of water which loses its identity when it joins the ocean, man does not lose his being in the society in which he lives. Man's life is independent. He is born not for the development of the society alone, but for the development of his self.
    B. R. Ambedkar
  • Resolve to be thyself: and know that he who finds himself, loses his misery.
    Matthew Arnold
  • When a man laughs at his troubles he loses a great many friends. They never forgive the loss of their prerogative.
    Francis Bacon

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