LAUGHER Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

laugher

noun

Definition of laugher

as in blowout

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Recent Examples of laugher One of the more interesting places to look at why Saturday’s game wasn’t a laugher was the paint production, as the Rockets were more invested inside without Durant and his prominent midrange presence. — Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2026 The Phillies rocked Michael Lorenzen in a disastrous 10-1 laugher in the home opener on April 3. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026 In this laugher-inducing language, Papa becomes Poopoo, Mama becomes Moomoo, and Sloomoo? — Liz Regalia, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026 The game was a laugher, and its most memorable moment is a blooper — Dallas' Leon Lett being stripped of the ball by Don Beebe before crossing the goal line late in the fourth quarter. — Greg Rajan, Houston Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laugher

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Noun

Before Tolbert’s remarkable hitting display, he was called on to finish a pair of blowout losses on June 25 and June 26.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Roupp fought to stay in the game and record the first complete game of his career, but at 104 pitches, Vitello went to his bullpen to seal the blowout win instead of pushing his starter.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of blowout

Noun

Or perhaps more accurately, like a gleeful romp with friends through a haunted-house attraction at a regional fair, with various creepy creatures leaping suddenly out of the darkness.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
For a more light-hearted romp with Dirty Dancing vibes and adorable dogs, check out this next book in the bestselling Darling Springs series by Lauren Blakely.

— Nissa Renzo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Definition of romp

Noun

The sweep was Miami’s fifth in 11 series since the start of June, a stretch in which the Marlins have gone 26-8 to catapult up the standings.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Between Sandoval’s 4 1/3 innings of one-run ball and a stupendous collective effort by the Boston bullpen, the Red Sox completed a 2-1 victory and series sweep of the White Sox in a brisk two hours and 32 minutes.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of sweep

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The agency states these incidents can occur due to the overheating that power banks and similar devices experience as a result of a process called thermal runaway.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
High-voltage lithium-ion battery systems that power electric vehicles are especially prone to thermal runaway if damaged, which can produce intense heat, toxic gases and prolonged fire conditions requiring specialized firefighting and hazardous materials personnel to control the incident.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026

Definition of runaway

Noun

Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Rodríguez denied those claims, saying some remote areas were difficult to reach because roads were blocked by landslides and debris, forcing authorities to rely on motorcycles, drones and satellite imagery.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

Definition of landslide

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Although Jones takes responsibility for the hurt and dysfunction his compulsive tomcatting caused, the legendary lothario details his conquests with barely disguised glee.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
Fans recommend the film to one another when hope feels scarce, passing along its core conviction that society survives through connection rather than conquest.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 July 2026

Definition of conquest

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Kaitlyn Chen scored 16 points and Kayla Thornton added 15 as hot starts to the second and fourth quarters led them to victory.

— Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Navarro then looped a 3-1 pitch into short right-center to give the Dodgers three consecutive shutout victories for the first time since July 1991.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of victory

Noun

The site commemorates the original town of Kaskaskia and its role in supporting George Rogers Clark’s capture of it during the American Revolution.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
On Friday, Putin visited the Russian military headquarters directing the war in Ukraine and received a report on the capture of the city of Kostyantynivka, after weeks of intense street battles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of capture

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