Losses in qubits necessitate a reevaluation of the fundamental components of fault-tolerant error correction, particularly in the context of syndrome measurements. Traditional approaches to addressing losses are often tailored to specific architectures, overlooking the potential for optimizing syndrome measurement sequences. The standard Pauli error model is insufficient for this purpose, as the syndrome patterns that emerge under loss conditions differ significantly. Researchers have proposed adaptive loss-tolerant syndrome measurements to bridge this gap, acknowledging the distinct requirements of loss-prone quantum systems1. This development is crucial, as the implications of quantum error correction extend beyond the realm of theoretical physics, influencing the security and reliability of quantum computing and communication systems. The ability to mitigate losses and correct errors in these systems has significant geopolitical implications, as state-aligned threat actors increasingly target sensitive information, so the development of robust loss-tolerant error correction mechanisms matters to practitioners seeking to safeguard against such threats.