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losing

[loo-zing] / ˈlu zɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
said of one who loses
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defeated falling unsuccessful
STRONG
doomed failing ruined undone
ADJECTIVE
said of an activity in which one must lose
Synonyms
STRONGEST
futile lost
WEAK
desperate hopeless

Example Sentences

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Traders on the losing side of the wager were outraged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

But analysts worried last year that the company might start losing out on business with some of its key customers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

France are again seen as their closest rivals and have appointed former Canada women's head coach Francois Ratier in the hope that he can end their miserable 16-game losing run to England.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Coming into Friday trading, the stock was down 17% over the past eight weeks, a losing streak that began after the company reported fourth-quarter numbers.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“Bread, bread, bread! I am losing my mind—all I can smell is bread! Ah, why did it have to be a baker?”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood