as in defeat
a falling short of one's goals
refused to let the nonsuccess of her bid for a seat in the state senate discourage her from a career in politics
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonsuccess
Noun
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Indiana dealt him a miserable Rose Bowl defeat at Pasadena, in a playoff game.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Wasted in Colorado’s defeat on Thursday was left fielder Mickey Moniak’s 4-for-5 performance that included two solo home runs.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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But Friday was the collapse that may define their season.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Oil revenue is the linchpin of Russia’s economy, allowing Putin to pour money into the armed forces without worsening inflation for everyday people and avoiding a currency collapse.—
Karel Janicek,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The driver was arrested for operating while impaired and failure to stop and identify at a personal injury crash.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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More recently, fans trying to buy tickets for major tours, like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, BTS, Bruce Springsteen, and Harry Styles have faced sky-high prices, system failures, and a lack of real alternatives.—
Letitia James,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Nonsuccess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonsuccess. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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