as in disaster
something that has failed
the first movie in the series was good, but all the sequels have been losers
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Recent Examples of loser
Here were some losers: Joe Milton III: Milton's arm strength has sparked Paul Bunyan-esque hyperbole.
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The loser had to send their signature sandwich to the winning city’s fire department.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
However much that may be true, there can’t be many other actors that could play such a lovable loser with so much braggadocio and pathos.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
The Electoral College has routinely awarded the presidency to the loser of the popular vote.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The loser had to send their signature sandwich to the winning city’s fire department.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
However much that may be true, there can’t be many other actors that could play such a lovable loser with so much braggadocio and pathos.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
The Electoral College has routinely awarded the presidency to the loser of the popular vote.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loser
Noun
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When a data disaster occurs, many IT professionals and system administrators focus on selecting powerful data recovery software or hiring professional services.—
Chongwei Chen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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During times of year when there are fewer weather disasters, the agency receives fewer calls and can choose to spend less money staffing call centers.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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They've often been viewed as criminals, or their deportations as a failure.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Humans and other animals can also contract it, with untreated cases leading to kidney damage, meningitis, liver failure, trouble breathing, and death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The tribe expressed disappointment with the ruling and is considering its options.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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One thing’s for certain: Marvel Studios will be navigating some shaky ground in the coming year and a half trying to figure out how to get the Marvel Cinematic Universe back on course after its third box office disappointment of 2025.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Loser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loser. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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