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loser

Definition for loser

noun as in person, thing that fails

Strongest matches

also-ran, underdog

Strong matches

deadbeat, defeated, dud, failure, flop, has-been

Weak matches

disadvantaged, down-and-outer, flunkee, underprivileged

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If unchecked, this could be the start of an anti-competitive arms race, in which the U.S. economy is the loser.

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Among the biggest losers are some former AI darlings that have lost their shine.

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The annoucement has raised questions over the winners and losers of such a policy.

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Of course, the market has already spotted its designated tech losers—software stocks.

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Of course, the market has already spotted its designated tech losers—software stocks.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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