runner-up

[ruhn-er-uhp] / ˈrʌn ərˈʌp /

ADJECTIVE

second

Synonyms

STRONG

alternative double duplicate extra following further inferior lower place repeated reproduction secondary succeeding supporting twin

WEAK

additional another lesser next in order other subsequent unimportant

Antonyms

STRONG

first-class first-rate important superior

NOUN

second

Synonyms

STRONGEST

double

STRONG

assistant backer exponent helper placer proponent reproduction supporter twin

Antonyms

STRONG

opponent

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Since the Southern Section uses computer rankings, you have the strange situation of Trinity League runner-up Orange Lutheran getting seeded ahead of Trinity League champion St. John Bosco.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

After playing 12 matches in Australia in January - winning the title in Brisbane and finishing runner-up at the Australian Open - Sabalenka skipped both of February's WTA 1000 events in the Middle East.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Ding, the 2016 runner-up, made eight breaks of at least 54 in the match but was unhappy with his performance.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Remarkably, Kejelcha became the second man to run under two hours in race conditions, finishing runner-up in 1:59:41.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

She made it all the way to the statewide Miss Teen Blue Bonnet Pageant, and came in as second runner-up.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

runner-up

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