spoiler

noun

Definition of spoilernext
1
as in contestant

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as in marauder

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Recent Examples of spoiler Democratic and independent voters could play the spoiler in a battle between two Republican incumbents vying for a solidly red congressional seat in Orange and Riverside counties. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 So readers will have less than three months to complete and process ACOSH before a new spoiler-heavy frenzy begins. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 What the law can do Assuming there is no forgery of documents with an unwitting and unwilling spoiler candidate, there is little the law can do. — Drew Kurlowski, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026 One of the Times’ sources, Elisa Rios, Peltola’s former campaign manager who was fired during an August staff shake-up, said the operation to recruit potential spoiler candidates for the Alaska ballot began in the summer of 2025. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spoiler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoiler
  1. contestant
  2. marauder
  3. entry
  4. saboteur
  5. qualifier
  6. looter
  7. favorite
  8. sacker
Noun
  • Lo wore both of them as a contestant on Top Chef, in an homage to his dad.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Danielle Fishel, the former Dancing With The Stars contestant who got booted from the show last year, says female competitors generally have a tougher time winning over judges than male dancers.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of contestant
Noun
  • This Robin is a grizzled marauder who can’t even remember how many people he’s killed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 June 2026
  • No child, or reader of Robert Louis Stevenson, can deny the allure of pirates, but the marauders are rarely the good guys in the story.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Definition of marauder
Noun
  • For Harriet, who until then led a life far removed from high society, her official entry into one of the world’s most famous royal families inevitably brought about some big changes.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Her entry into the race followed a major redrawing of South Florida's congressional districts.
    — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of entry
Noun
  • Eric Schouten, the head of aviation security group Dyami, suggested saboteurs acting on behalf of the Russian state could be to blame.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Punishing undersea saboteurs is further complicated by the rules of jurisdiction.
    — Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of saboteur
Noun
  • And the way the quarterbacks have been playing this year, that qualifier might not be necessary.
    — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Thiele also finished sixth in the individual qualifier with a total of 824 (191-220-226-187).
    — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of qualifier
Noun
  • According to character descriptions provided by the streamer, Mantzoukas plays Lambros, a local store owner and occasional looter of the treasures unearthed at the dig site.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The idea was that in the wake of the death of my main series for 12 years, Destiny, this Splatoon looter shooter could make that sting a bit less.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of looter
Noun
  • The sides were also spectacular and included a smattering of traditional favorites like creamed spinach and truffle mac and cheese.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • All Meddys restaurants follow the same general aesthetic and offer typical menu favorites, like falafel, shawarma, succulent chicken and a hummus plate.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of favorite
Noun
  • Barry Bonds was in the league, and this second sacker took the four-bagger crown?
    — Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
  • And despite Boise State losing elite sacker Ahmed Hassanein to the NFL last April, the Broncos don’t plan on winding down the pressure in 2025.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
Definition of sacker

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