underdog

noun

Definition of underdognext
as in loser

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Recent Examples of underdog There, broadcast television, which has become its own kind of underdog in the streaming age, gets its revenge against the titan that consumed it. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026 Kean is considered a serious underdog to win a third term in his own affluent swing district. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 The crowds that gathered on Saturday to wish the team well described how affecting their underdog story has been. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 The designation frees up resources and fundraising for Berman in a boost to his underdog chances. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underdog
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loser
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  • The selling in recent days, however, has intensified on worries about the AI trade, making the likes of Micron among our biggest losers week-to-date and defensives such as Cardinal Health among our biggest weekly winners.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Progress in the competition awaits the winner, exit for the loser.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Underdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underdog. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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