also-rans

noun

plural of also-ran
1
as in losers

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2
as in entrants

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for also-rans
  1. losers
  2. entrants
  3. disappointments
  4. entries
  5. dogs
  6. players
  7. washouts
  8. duds
Noun
  • The financial media naturally focus on the biggest winners and losers because that’s where the drama is.
    — Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • In that scenario, China’s long-suffering savers would be double losers.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of losers
Noun
  • That tournament in the past had taken place near the end of the tennis competition, with entrants somewhat dependent on who made it to the latter stages of the singles event or who was willing to stick around.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Why Enterprise Scale Is the Dividing Line Every technology disruption brings a wave of new entrants with compelling capabilities.
    — Mark Bishof, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of entrants
Noun
  • But there were no other major disappointments because the films weren’t ready.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
  • The club has transformed from one of baseball’s biggest disappointments into a legitimate contender over the second half.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of disappointments
Noun
  • The database entries do not list any citations or penalties on the inspection-detail pages.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • The charter system was created to generate immediate value for NTT IndyCar Series team owners and their entries and is expected to grow over time as the sport continues its upward trajectory.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of entries
Noun
  • On the other side are industry advocates, who say the animals are well cared for, the stables are fine and the owners and drivers love their horses like most pet owners love their dogs.
    — Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
  • This one, by Adrián Xuana (San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca), is a towering, spindly incarnation of a xoloitzcuintli, those hairless Mexican dogs believed to guide spirits through the underworld.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026
Definition of dogs
Noun
  • These players are already key components of the side and will look to kick on with Klopp at the helm.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • It’s dedicated to family and friends of the Chiefs’ players, coaches and staff.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of players
Noun
  • The two subsequent washouts have given Sri Lanka a 1-0 series victory.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 June 2026
  • There will be several chances for rain across Maryland Wednesday through early next week, but none of the days are looking like washouts.
    — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Definition of washouts
Noun
  • Last year was marked by an era of Hollywood belt-tightening, after some gigantic box office duds and some production moving out of Los Angeles.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • Getty Images Friday’s MLB best home run bets were duds, as Munetaka Murakami and Bryce Eldridge failed to hit homers.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of duds
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