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misplaces

  • present tense form of misplace (3rd person singular).

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One of Early’s other beloved characters, a Southern standup comedian named Vicky with a V who loves Maggiano’s restaurants and frequently misplaces her denim jacket, shares a similar tenderheartedness to Maddie.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

She shows up at dentist appointments early, misplaces her keys, forgets to close the refrigerator door.

From Seattle Times Apr. 17, 2024

Like many other people with ADHD, she often has to re-purchase items such as watches and keys because she regularly misplaces them.

From BBC Jan. 17, 2024

A chronic loser constantly misplaces everything — watches, phones, keys, wallets, gloves, hats, sunglasses, eyeglasses.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 17, 2021

He misplaces his reading glasses, the ones attached to the Dollar Store string.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove