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spoiler

noun

Definition of spoilernext
1
as in contestant

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2
as in marauder

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Recent Examples of spoiler Meanwhile, Emanuel’s own family may also be a factor in the race as Rahm Emanuel potentially positions himself to play centrist spoiler on the Democratic side. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 The win by the Marlins (77-80) served as a spoiler for the home team. — Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 The Mets are taking on the Rangers with a chance to play spoiler. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The final season of Girls ended (spoiler) with Hannah Horvath a mother, attempting and, finally, succeeding to get her son to latch. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Sep. 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
  • Related In the sketch, four of KATSEYE’s six members appear as judges overseeing a new crop of contestants whose journey to pop stardom is much more chaotic than the first season.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Stranded in the Welsh mountains, seven reality show contestants must expose their rivals secrets live on air.
    — L.M. Chilton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 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
  • Asian cinema accounts for 96 films, women directed 41, and 20 are official entries for the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Prince’s Folk Songs greet visitors upon entry with an equally muscular confrontation with industrial excess.
    — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of entry
Noun
  • Before the advent of the Internet, a saboteur might have had to plant explosives to destroy a gas pipeline.
    — ANNE NEUBERGER, Foreign Affairs, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Private corporations have long worked with the federal government to help disrupt cybercriminals, but largely as contractors fulfilling a support role, not digital saboteurs handed a target.
    — Henry Larson, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of saboteur
Noun
  • Cruz Azul defeated Toluca in the 2026 Campeón de Campeones, earning them the spot as the qualifier from Mexico.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Italy, which lost to the Americans by 34 in a tournament qualifier in March, wouldn't go away and was up 50-48 in the fourth quarter before the Americans' final push.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of qualifier
Noun
  • 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
  • If the idea of a Splatoon looter-shooter appeals to you, then Splatoon Raiders should be on your radar.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of looter
Noun
  • The Eagles are betting favorites to beat the Bears in Week 3.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Zesta Saltine Crackers Zesta’s Saltine Crackers was not a favorite of testers, putting it near the bottom of the list.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 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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