Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstarters
Noun
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Killers, however, are practical and can’t stand losers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026 -
And as Nathan says, the losers will be ‘meme-ified’, an impatience helping nobody.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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About 20 Air Force combat planes, including F-15Es, A-10s and AC-130J gunships, as well as MQ-9 Reaper drones and Jordanian F-16 fighter jets, fired more than 90 bombs and missiles toward at least 35 targets Saturday, according to Capt.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Dishes range from caviar or rock oysters (teamed with cranberry, spiced pumpkin, and classic sauces) to Dover sole meunière, Cornish lobster bisque, black truffle arancini, seared scallop, loin of venison, and chocolate bombs for dessert.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In optimal conditions, most vehicles can make it, but high clearance is strongly recommended—especially in winter and after storms, when washouts, flooding, or snow accumulation are possible.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Record-breaking rains have caused catastrophic washouts, mudslides, and emergency declarations across Washington and northwestern Montana.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Floridians normally wearing flip flops were bundled up to ring in the new year.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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But what happens when such a bold film flops, both critically and commercially, as Jarmusch’s, alas, did?—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The Packers had seen their season end in two of the last three postseasons in part because of special teams disasters, and Saturday night was no different.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Overall, the nation suffered a staggering 23 separate weather and climate disasters in 2025, each of which cost over $1 billion in damages.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An observer of catastrophes, come what may.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Across their nearly 100-year football rivalry, USC and Notre Dame have only paused their annual matchup for global catastrophes like World War II and the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But there are no outright clinkers in the bunch, either.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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