also-rans

noun

Definition of also-ransnext
plural of also-ran
1
as in losers

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2
as in entrants

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for also-rans
  1. losers
  2. entrants
  3. disappointments
  4. entries
  5. players
Noun
  • The Flyers limp into the Christmas break losers of four of their last five (1-4-0), with their lone win over Columbus on Saturday.
    Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This selective spending behavior has created a clear divide between winners and losers in the consumer and retail space.
    Randy Watts, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of losers
Noun
  • These five forces - competitive rivalry, the threat of new entrants, the bargaining power of suppliers, the bargaining power of buyers, and the threat of substitute products or services – provide a powerful lens for analyzing the future of higher education.
    Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • All prize details will be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion and will be final and binding on all entrants into the Sweepstakes.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of entrants
Noun
  • Still, the mood has cooled as the pace of growth has proven unpredictable, leading to earnings disappointments and frustrated investors.
    Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In the film, Lucia marries Pietro, only to face down the barrels of life’s disappointments, just like her parents, with newfound motherhood in tow.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of disappointments
Noun
  • This development is driving growth in the whisky sector, which is reflected in the new entries the IWSC is getting.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Data collected from multiple sources often has mismatched formats or conflicting entries.
    Max (Chong) Li, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of entries
Noun
  • Key young players struggling Tortorella isn’t wrong that Michkov has seemed to hit a wall of late.
    Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Back in the real world, however, the lives of the players are worse than ever.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of players
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“Also-rans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/also-rans. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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