punching bags

noun

plural of punching bag
as in losers

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  1. losers
  2. flops
  3. washouts
Noun
  • The winners and the losers Like any economic policy, tariffs won’t benefit all parties.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Payouts for the runner-up and semifinal losers have also declined relative to the overall purse in the past decade.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of losers
Noun
  • Finish the look off with an elevated sandal like these minimalist flip flops from Dolce Vita or with feminine Mary Janes like Carel’s iconic Kina, and a statement bag like the Tommy from Staud.
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Acid hues aren't limited to athletic sneakers or flip flops any more—they're also now on the heels of elegant, tasteful women.
    — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 25 July 2026
Definition of flops
Noun
  • But in a world where a few basis points separates legends from washouts, a 10-point edge is an enormous windfall for anyone who trusted Kalshi’s numbers over those crunched by CME, the giant futures-exchange operator.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The two subsequent washouts have given Sri Lanka a 1-0 series victory.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Definition of washouts
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“Punching bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punching%20bags. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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