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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Stock futures are down this morning after a losing day.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Po-Yu Chen was the losing pitcher.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The Dolphins endured a losing season in 2025, and fired head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
With one more win, the Spurs can sew up their first non-losing season in just as long.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Po-Yu Chen was the losing pitcher.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The Dolphins endured a losing season in 2025, and fired head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
With one more win, the Spurs can sew up their first non-losing season in just as long.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Losing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/losing. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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