also-rans

noun

plural of also-ran
1
as in losers

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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
  • Memory and chip firms SanDisk, Western Digital, AMD, Seagate and Micron were the index’s biggest losers, all plunging around 10%.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The losers would likely prefer to continue attacking their opponents with mud-slinging ads filled with lies.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of losers
Noun
  • Competitive grants should support strong alternatives, including partnerships with effective schools and programs serving midcareer entrants.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • And secondly, since investors are now recognizing the worsening launch crisis that Ars has been writing about for months, there is apparently capital to be raised for new entrants into the medium-lift launch market.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of entrants
Noun
  • Harbaugh’s team hasn’t scored an offensive touchdown in the last two games and is one of the huge disappointments of this season.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Indeed, and most embarrassingly, might my interest in preaching be little more than an attempt to assuage my writing disappointments?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of disappointments
Noun
  • There are five of these entries, at 18-, 28-, 34-, 41- and 53-Across.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Dodge will once again give the Cup Series four manufacturers, joining Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota in fielding entries to compete in a 36-race schedule that begins in mid-February and crowns a champion in early November.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of entries
Noun
  • Black-haired dogs seem to have the toughest time getting adopted, even though many of them are happy, friendly, playful dogs.
    — Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The law capped the number of breeding dogs in a single operation at 50 and required rest between breeding cycles.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of dogs
Noun
  • The selection committee voting on the rankings includes six current athletic directors, four former head coaches, two former All-American football players and one former sportswriter.
    — Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • But the Horned Frogs returned just three players from last year’s team and rebuilt the roster with nine new players with multiple years of eligibility.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of players
Noun
  • Massive waves also stripped millions of cubic yards of sand from Southern California beaches, and sections of the Pacific Coast Highway suffered severe flooding, mudslides and washouts.
    — Gary Griggs, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Officials said special attention will be given to gravel roads that could be susceptible to washouts and erosion.
    — Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of washouts
Noun
  • There are no duds in the accommodation line-up, but for longer stays, the Ocean House or Bay House suites are the ones to book.
    — Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Visitors looking to load up their carry-on with designer duds will find an abundance of department stores and luxury boutiques like Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and Dover Street Market just a stone’s throw away.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of duds
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