Thesaurus results for LOSE IT

lose it

phrase

Definition of lose it

as in crack

to yield to mental or emotional stress She lost it when she was told there would be yet another delay.

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Recent Examples of lose it One question that scientists have puzzled over for years is whether Venus always lacked a moon, or if the hottest planet in the solar system once had a natural satellite and somehow lost it. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Instead, Bier recognizes the pure joy of seeing these women drinking margaritas again, resulting in a vivid and sweet celebration that gradually reframes aging as a process of gaining power rather than losing it. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026 Things may take time to gel together but Elliot Anderson already looks extremely promising, both in possession and by putting out fires when City lose it, while Ayyoub Bouaddi is an exciting prospect who will get a good amount of game time. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Valadao won a congressional seat in 2012, lost it in 2018, then won it back in 2020. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lose it

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lose it

fall apart

Phrase

The deal fell apart when the developer could not provide legitimate proof of funds.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Multiple news outlets then reported that the house was falling apart, even quoting anonymous neighbors who said wild animals were entering the property.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026