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Recent Examples of nonstarter
Consumers are fed up, and raising prices is a nonstarter for America’s retailers.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Using any Illinois taxpayer money to support this should be a nonstarter.
—Colleen Kujawa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Menin has also said that a property tax hike is a nonstarter.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
The latter is a nonstarter for William, who blames the Army, especially Captain Ezekiel Richardson, for Jane’s death.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Using any Illinois taxpayer money to support this should be a nonstarter.
—Colleen Kujawa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Menin has also said that a property tax hike is a nonstarter.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
The latter is a nonstarter for William, who blames the Army, especially Captain Ezekiel Richardson, for Jane’s death.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstarter
Noun
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Semifinalists earn 750,000 euros and first round losers get 87,000 euros.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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With the win, the Hornets advance to take on the loser of Wednesday’s play-in tournament matchup between the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But that holds about as much promise as Elon Musk’s fiscal fiasco — remember DOGE?—
Jackie Calmes,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Man’s folly of fiascos is a feast for the flies.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While the weekend isn't looking like a washout, a few rounds of showers are likely across the state.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 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
Noun
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Use a bag bungee Trying to balance a travel tote on top of a rolling suitcase is a disaster waiting to happen, especially when navigating crowded terminals.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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When the smoke alarm stayed silent, one very loud dog made sure his family didn’t sleep through a disaster.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Spring break season is nearing its end, but before students across the country trade their flip flops for books again, a southern spring break staple is about to kick off.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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Temperatures are going to be summer-like the next several days in the Philadelphia region, so ditch the coat and replace your wardrobe with shorts, T-shirts and flip flops.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Who needs a mild anti-monarchist outburst, given the far thornier international debacle on the BAFTAs stage?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Trader Joe's said on the settlement website that no one had reported identity theft from the receipt debacle.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This approach removes the need for bomb bays or underwing pylons.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Kansas City Police Department’s bomb and arson unit is investigating the fire.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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The show originated at a design museum in Saint-Étienne; Musée des Arts et Métiers has supplemented it with lemons from its permanent collection, such as the ten-hour decimal-time clock, used during the French Revolution.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fresh lemons are lightly seared in butter and tossed with blanched broccolini, Swiss chard, and peas.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Nonstarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstarter. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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