Misplaced and Retained

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Misplaced adjective - No longer possessed.

Usage example: we eventually found the misplaced tickets in his coat pocket

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Retained is an antonym for misplaced.

Nearby Words: misplacement, misplacing

Retained adjective - Continued in your keeping or use or memory.

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Misplaced is an antonym for retained.

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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