as in to lose
to be unable to find or have at hand
I seem to have misplaced my keys
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Recent Examples of misplace
In a world full of anarchy and uncertainty, one’s faith in Brother Cadfael is never misplaced.
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
For whatever reasons, De Niro once again misplaces his sense of American virtue.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Mar. 2025
But Erdogan’s confidence in his position at home may be misplaced.
—Gonul Tol, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
Anyone would be upset in this situation, but Moore ‘s anger is misplaced and could easily be read as jealousy.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
For whatever reasons, De Niro once again misplaces his sense of American virtue.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Mar. 2025
But Erdogan’s confidence in his position at home may be misplaced.
—Gonul Tol, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
Anyone would be upset in this situation, but Moore ‘s anger is misplaced and could easily be read as jealousy.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misplace
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For instance, one study found that after losing a spouse, people tended to neglect their health—eating less nutritiously, skipping meals, drinking more alcohol, moving less, and sleeping less.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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The inspiration for the work comes from her own journey, of being that woman with a big idea, and big hopes, all while trying to balance the needs of her two daughters and husband (her business partner), and also, the grief of losing her son at six months old.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But do not forget to order the beloved DK bacon maple bar.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Apr. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Perry was stopped on a two-on-one early in the first period, whereas Brown missed the net on his chance moments into the second.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Josh Green and Smith became the first teammates in the NBA since at least 1997-98 to each knock down five or more shots beyond the arc in the same half without missing.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Misplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misplace. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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