ALSO-RANS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

also-rans

noun

plural of also-ran

as in losers

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

as in entrants

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

noncompetitors

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Noun

The semifinal losers will try to muster the energy to put on a show in the third-place game on Saturday.

— Bob Harkins, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Carr’s proposal would largely put the FCC in charge of picking winners and losers on a case-by-case basis.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of losers

Noun

Categories for entrants in the pet parade included cutest pet, an owner and pet dress-alike, the biggest and smallest pet, most unusual pet and best trick.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Countries that mandate design reforms and age limits open up more space for competition from new entrants who designed their products for safety from the start.

— Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026

Definition of entrants

Noun

The nature of sport and the impassioned discourse around it is such that mistakes and disappointments will be scrutinised and highlighted by media and public alike.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Tuesday's results needed to shine following two quarters of disappointments and a struggling stock price.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Definition of disappointments

Noun

Customers can also expect certified angus beef, prepared sides, salads and entries that are available daily.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Dead Meat and Hades will jointly evaluate entries while also taking the Dead Meat audience’s feedback into consideration.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 July 2026

Definition of entries

Noun

On Saturday, rescue crews aided by dogs and detectors found signs of life, confirming that at least one survivor was still trapped beneath the rubble.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Unlike dogs, they cannot simply be taken on longer walks, often resist dietary changes, and can be difficult to medicate consistently, making GLP-1 therapies potentially attractive if clinical trials prove successful.

— Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026

Definition of dogs

Noun

And there could be veteran players available, given the recent court injunction allowing fourth-year seniors from 2025-26 a fifth season of eligibility — at least until the case is adjudicated, however long that might take.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
Electronic bingo is considered Class II gaming, which includes electronic bingo, bingo, pull-tab games and certain non-banked card games, where players compete against each other instead of against the casino.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of players

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