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Recent Examples of nonstarter
The two-week turnaround from the Derby to the Preakness, which used to be commonplace, is considered a nonstarter for many trainers and owners given that most elite thoroughbreds now typically go a month or more between races.
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Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The Minnesota House is currently tied and a tax increase appears to be a nonstarter for many Republicans.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Tehran’s plan would reportedly set a deadline for talks to reopen the waterway but put off negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program — which is seen as a nonstarter for Washington.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 May 2026
An Iranian suggestion on Sunday to delay dealing with the future of its nuclear program while the two sides figure out how to handle the strait seems like a nonstarter.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
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Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The Minnesota House is currently tied and a tax increase appears to be a nonstarter for many Republicans.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Tehran’s plan would reportedly set a deadline for talks to reopen the waterway but put off negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program — which is seen as a nonstarter for Washington.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 May 2026
An Iranian suggestion on Sunday to delay dealing with the future of its nuclear program while the two sides figure out how to handle the strait seems like a nonstarter.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstarter
Noun
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The other guys are on their feet, trying to break it up, someone is calling someone else a loser, there are swings and kicks and insults, men grabbing at other men, trying to restrain them and busting the restraints.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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With the draft completed and free agent signings winding down, here’s a look at the biggest winners and losers from the Raiders’ offseason.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The fiasco played out for days and led to in-depth reviews at both the BBC and BAFTA.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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But that doesn’t mean the Terry Rozier fiasco can’t have the NBA rig the lotto hopper.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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There will be several chances for rain across Maryland Wednesday through early next week, but none of the days are looking like washouts.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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This is an ideal grass for patching after a washout.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the aftermath of the BAFTA Film Awards, the BBC created a new set of protocols, which now need to be unleashed without a hitch as the public broadcaster bids to avoid a repeat of the disaster.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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The United Nations estimates that, all told, thousands of people have died or will die as a result of the disaster.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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The league decided to introduce postgame flop fines in the 2012-13 season where plays were reviewed after games and those individuals were fined for exaggerating contact.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Those are reasons for the Nuggets’ postseason flop.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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But the clock is ticking on Paddack, louder than ever, after Sunday’s debacle.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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João pitches the same idea to Daisy, who agrees after telling him her side of the cookie debacle.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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Reed, who died at his home in New York Tuesday at 87, was a provocateur, a bomb thrower.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Sources say a four-person Cal Fire arson and bomb unit told witnesses not to speak with Cal-OSHA investigators and withheld documents vital to the workplace safety probe.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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Bubble Up has a more natural taste than many of its competitors because it’s made with pure cane sugar and lemon and lime oils, rather than high-fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors, The Tasting Table reported.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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And for something really out of the ordinary, try it with pasta salad with field peas and tomatoes—just swap out the lemon vinaigrette for this version.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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“Nonstarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstarter. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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