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Recent Examples of underdog
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby as underdog Golden Tempo surged from the back of the pack to pull off a stunning upset victory.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The Lakers, who just became the fourth team in 20 years to win all four of their first-round playoff games as the betting underdog, have already beaten the odds once this spring.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 3 May 2026
The mere potential for Edwards’ return is a source of optimism for his teammates preparing to lace ‘em up as a major underdog on Monday.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026
Hyman, who has hundreds of thousands of social media followers, is the best known of the underdog candidates.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The Lakers, who just became the fourth team in 20 years to win all four of their first-round playoff games as the betting underdog, have already beaten the odds once this spring.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 3 May 2026
The mere potential for Edwards’ return is a source of optimism for his teammates preparing to lace ‘em up as a major underdog on Monday.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026
Hyman, who has hundreds of thousands of social media followers, is the best known of the underdog candidates.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underdog
loser
Noun
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The other guys are on their feet, trying to break it up, someone is calling someone else a loser, there are swings and kicks and insults, men grabbing at other men, trying to restrain them and busting the restraints.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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With the draft completed and free agent signings winding down, here’s a look at the biggest winners and losers from the Raiders’ offseason.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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“Underdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underdog. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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