1
: resulting in or likely to result in defeat
a losing battle
a losing poker hand
2
: marked by many losses or more losses than wins
a losing streak
a losing record
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The Broncos missed the playoffs for eight straight years and posted seven consecutive losing seasons, their most since 1963-72.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
How to Navigate the Job Market in 2026 The traditional job search is a losing game in 2026.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
After the team went 3-9 in 2023, coach Curt Cignetti turned around what was once the worst team in college football history, with the most losing seasons of any team, in two years.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The three major indexes are coming off a losing week.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
How to Navigate the Job Market in 2026 The traditional job search is a losing game in 2026.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
After the team went 3-9 in 2023, coach Curt Cignetti turned around what was once the worst team in college football history, with the most losing seasons of any team, in two years.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The three major indexes are coming off a losing week.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Losing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/losing. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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