DRUBBINGS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

drubbings

noun

plural of drubbing

as in defeats

failure to win a contest took a terrible drubbing in last night's basketball game

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Recent Examples of drubbings After the Jaden Ivey debacle and a series of drubbings, Michael Reinsdorf finally pulled the trigger yesterday and fired executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and his stealthy sidekick, general manager Marc Eversley. — Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Efficiency is always a good thing, but refusing to adapt defeats the whole purpose.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
There were fires to put out; an unbalanced squad, unsettled players, grumpy fans, some truly dispiriting defeats.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of defeats

Noun

Getting this wrong can lead to financial losses, regulatory action, reputational damage and the rapid collapse of customer trust.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The expenditure of those munitions goes along with other losses of materiel, including fighter jets, airborne early warning and reconnaissance planes, helicopters and drones.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of losses

Noun

But also quite a few issues, like mechanical problems, operational setbacks and a possible performance deficit.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Mayfield, initially an MVP contender, battles a cascade of physical setbacks that undermine his team's success, though his family life and competitive nature shine through.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of setbacks

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