- present participle of lose.
losing
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of losing
First recorded before 950; Middle English, Old English; see lose, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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James McCreadie: Fans are getting sick and tired of losing players to what is a glorified friendly.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
However, if the market doesn’t move enough in either direction, you could end up losing the entire amount you invest in such a bet.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
U.S. and Gulf officials said Iran was losing control of the Strait of Hormuz, with millions of barrels of oil passing through an essential waterway for crude-oil transit and the global economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Only one team — the 1992 San Diego Chargers — made the playoffs after losing its first four games, and that Bobby Ross-coached squad won 11 of its final 12 games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
She snatched the phone out of his hand and hung it up, losing patience.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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