as in disasters
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 losers
The millions of dollars seeking to influence the outcome of Illinois’s races have been met with criticism from both winners and losers of these contests, sending a warning signal to major PACs and industries that the 2026 elections may be harder to influence than in previous cycles.
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
The quarterfinal losers went into playoffs at the Gold Coast for the fifth and sixth spots.
—ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
The 2026 Oscars were full of ups and downs, of winners and losers, gorgeous gowns and daring fashions.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
An increase in the price of oil has world-wide consequences with winners and losers.
—Charles Maynes, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
The Warriors will look to break a five-game losing streak against the Wizards, losers of 11 straight.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
But for every big winner, there are many more losers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
All the winners and losers of Oscars 2026.
—FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Instead, the crisis is reshaping market leadership, carving out clear winners and losers.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
The quarterfinal losers went into playoffs at the Gold Coast for the fifth and sixth spots.
—ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
The 2026 Oscars were full of ups and downs, of winners and losers, gorgeous gowns and daring fashions.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
An increase in the price of oil has world-wide consequences with winners and losers.
—Charles Maynes, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
The Warriors will look to break a five-game losing streak against the Wizards, losers of 11 straight.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
But for every big winner, there are many more losers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
All the winners and losers of Oscars 2026.
—FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Instead, the crisis is reshaping market leadership, carving out clear winners and losers.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for losers
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Less than six weeks later, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was removed from her position, likely a result of a chain of PR disasters from DHS.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Mar. 2026
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The deadly bus fire comes two months after one of the worst fire disasters in Switzerland in recent decades.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Ford’s deployment is notable not only for its length but also its pace, with operations in two hemispheres, combat in the Middle East, and maintenance challenges, including recurring plumbing failures that drew public attention.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The foundation said that besides Lee's 911 call, at least four other 911 calls were made by others that day, including from her husband and people who saw parts of the crime unfolding -- but that communication failures and other issues prevented help from being sent.—
DAVID FISCHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Previous disappointments aside, the Horns are still breathing.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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But since then, Netflix’s projects with the couple have been critical and ratings disappointments, including Harry’s documentary about the lives of wealthy, elite polo players.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Not everyone can be Francis Ford Coppola, funding his own feverish catastrophes by selling off one of his vineyards.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy has made no bones about his misplaced skepticism of mRNA vaccines, pinging off the proliferating conspiracies around the COVID vaccines — incredible innovations that saved countless lives during one of the worst global catastrophes in recent memory.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Losers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/losers. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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