Loses

To cease to have or keep something. This can refer to a wide range of scenarios, including the physical disappearance of an object, the forfeiture of a competition, the failure to maintain a position or advantage, or the experience of a negative outcome. 'Loses' implies a transition from possession or control to a state of lack. The object or attribute can be concrete (e.g., a key, a game) or abstract (e.g., time, influence). The severity of 'loses' varies greatly based on context and the specific item or situation involved.

Loses meaning with examples

• He loses his keys every other week. The frustration of repeatedly searching for them always annoyed him. He searched under the sofa cushions, then the car seat, then his coat pockets. After finally finding them in the fridge, he vowed to be more careful. However, it was only a matter of time before the keys went missing again.
• The team loses every game against their rivals. Their losing streak was the talk of the town. Despite numerous coaching changes and training regimens, they continued to falter. The fans' disillusionment grew with each defeat, and the team's morale plummeted further. The championship was an unattainable goal.
• She loses her temper easily when stressed. Her outbursts caused significant friction with her family. After many years of therapy, she had learned how to control her emotions and began to develop new coping mechanisms. However, a small disagreement would trigger an escalation, and a return to anger.
• The company loses money every quarter, struggling to stay afloat. Despite their innovative products and dedicated employees, competition, bad economy and financial issues, put a huge strain on the company. They desperately sought new investors. Eventually, they had to let go of several valuable employees.