as in disaster
something that has failed
the first movie in the series was good, but all the sequels have been losers
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Recent Examples of loser
The Packers won’t win or lose any games that matter for another three and a half months, but there have already been a handful of winners and losers inside 1265 Lombardi Ave.
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Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 21 May 2025
History doesn’t pay much mind to the losers at this point of the postseason.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
The loss of home games during European competition will also cost the loser millions of dollars more.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 18 May 2025
The winner takes all and the losers are driven to lose their humanity.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 21 May 2025
History doesn’t pay much mind to the losers at this point of the postseason.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
The loss of home games during European competition will also cost the loser millions of dollars more.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 18 May 2025
The winner takes all and the losers are driven to lose their humanity.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loser
Noun
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The first episode features the recreation by actors of actual communication or lack of communication between the pilot and his junior officer that led to these disasters.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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After the fires, the governor formed the Climate Advisory Team (CAT) to develop climate disaster policy recommendations.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Noun
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His official cause of death was acute hypoxic respiratory failure, which is a condition where the lungs aren't able to release enough oxygen into the bloodstream.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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The failure to adequately cover Biden’s decline points to a broader breakdown that has a simple explanation.—
Becket Adams,
National Review,
25 May 2025
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The best way to overcome a year of disappointment is, of course, to challenge again, which is precisely the thought on Arteta’s mind.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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After a blockbuster offseason that included several win-now additions like Garrett Crochet, Walker Buehler and Alex Bregman, the Red Sox have been a disappointment so far.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Loser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loser. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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