loses it

phrase

present tense third-person singular of lose it
as in cracks
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 loses it The Bot gets a point for guessing in three and loses it again for losing to me. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Continue reading … SHOW STEALER — Blue Angels roar over Seahawks camp and coach absolutely loses it. FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loses it
falls apart
Phrase
  • Beyond the raw statistics, the economic logic of online gambling advocates falls apart.
    Brianne Doura-Schawohl, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the ticking fee, Paramount would owe WBD a $7 billion termination fee (the largest in corporate history) if the deal falls apart unless Warner’s board, led by CEO David Zaslav, agrees to renegotiate.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Loses it.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loses%20it. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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