spoilers

noun

plural of spoiler
1
as in contestants

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2
as in marauders

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  1. contestants
  2. saboteurs
  3. competitors
  4. wasters
  5. favorites
  6. qualifiers
  7. entrants
  8. entries
Noun
  • There’s something so unsettling about a game show where the contestants’ well-being is not considered, and The Tonight Show leaned into that uncanniness to great effect.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of contestants going solo over a balance beam between platforms, three players had to work together to get a ball balanced on a disc over the beam.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of contestants
Noun
  • Punishing undersea saboteurs is further complicated by the rules of jurisdiction.
    — Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 30 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 saboteurs
Noun
  • Among the largest companies in the trading card and collectibles industry, PSA’s progress toward fully reopening will be closely monitored by hobbyists and competitors alike.
    — Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • This structure meant competitors had no viable alternative transport routes.
    — Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of competitors
Noun
  • On the other, evidence suggests this pair of habitual time-wasters were commonly found on the floor, running laughter through a Yamaha SPX90 effects processor for kicks and strumming the same note for 40-odd minutes.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Include categories for deep work, admin tasks, communication, and time wasters.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Definition of wasters
Noun
  • McLaren's Lando Norris won here last year, but recent form makes Max Verstappen or Antonelli the favorites to win.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The Packers haven’t had this big of a spread as favorites all season, primarily a reaction to Carolina’s blowout loss last week and a short travel week to follow.
    — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of favorites
Noun
  • For the first time in quite a while, the western and eastern Europe qualifiers have been merged into one super qualifier, featuring top teams from both regions.
    — Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Definition of qualifiers
Noun
  • By entering this Promotion, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these Official Rules.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Other cities in the region have had less success attracting first time entrants this year.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of entrants
Noun
  • Recurring journal entries Manually entering recurring entries is inefficient and error-prone.
    — Dana Miranda, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • One of his diary entries of the time shows his absolute cynicism.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of entries
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“Spoilers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoilers. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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