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as in losers
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as in entrants
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for also-rans
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With the draft completed and free agent signings winding down, here’s a look at the biggest winners and losers from the Raiders’ offseason.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
6 May 2026 -
Semifinalists earn 750,000 euros and first round losers get 87,000 euros.—
Samuel Petrequin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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And in the last week, four additional New York City influencers have joined the entrants, buying Birkins of their own, with one girl purchasing not one but two in Japan.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Many of the entrants are national qualifier teams that come in from all over the region and travel to large competition all over the United States, Koehler said.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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That the precise prose of this account, and numerous other anecdotes, is written with the kind of titanic certainty that would sway a jury is expected; what’s surprising, however, is Crenshaw’s candor in revealing her vulnerability and disappointments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Breakouts would reinforce the prevailing uptrend, while disappointments could trigger near-term volatility and bring support levels in focus.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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These are broad strokes, of course — there are more than 1,300 entries on the main Lively-Baldoni docket for a legal battle that’s 18 months old.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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The fake entries inserted in the Republican Party version of the list showed up in Centurion’s online tool, too.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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With a roster of 26 players, Lewis’ commitment has fashioned a cornerstone for what might be a program of the future.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Meziane threw his trio of rookies into the deep end against New York, running a lineup with all three players on the court for extended stretches in the first quarter.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The dogs [which carried the same genetic defect for LCA as humans] had the funny eye movements.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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Small dogs are welcome to stay with a €50 supplement.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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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
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On the other hand, cool‑season sod farmers usually grow Kentucky bluegrass, which germinates slowly compared to other turfgrass species, increasing the risk of washouts.—
Ryan Bearss,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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At the busy lobby bar, those attending the function are easily distinguishable by their tuxedos and ball gowns from hotel guests in their Saturday-night duds.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Too often the Dolphins had to trade away resources to draft positions of need, and often ended up with duds like Liam Eichenberg doing so.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Also-rans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/also-rans. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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