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Recent Examples of overdog
This team has cast off its familiar underdog mantle and embraced being the overdog.
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Jeré Longman, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2023
It’s always funny when a show about underdogs is … an overdog.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2021
Jeré Longman, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2023
It’s always funny when a show about underdogs is … an overdog.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdog
Noun
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Advertisement Advertisement That makes The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia, House’s new book about Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, essential reading.—
Edward Felsenthal,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Hadrian’s Aqueduct, commissioned by Emperor Hadrian in 125 C.E. and completed in 140, is one of several projects the ruler, known for his proclivity to build, has to his name.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The mom of two champions equal pay and gender equality in sports, as well as educational opportunities for youth around the world.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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The defending champions dominated the Fever 98-77 on July 16.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Fans who missed seeing who became the top dog of both contests can check out replays at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. PT on Friday.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2025
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The event is a qualifier for the top dogs to earn a trip to the national finals in St. Louis, Missouri.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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Shields won that fight by second-round TKO to become the WBC and WBF heavyweight champ.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The defending champs paddled to victory at the first race of the 2025 Triple Crown season, New York's General Clinton Canoe Regatta, in May.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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“Overdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdog. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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