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

Example Sentences

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After finishing runners-up for the past three seasons, questions were raised over the mentality of Arteta's men to get over the line in a title race.

From Barron's

Arsenal are chasing a first Premier League title since 2004 following three successive runners-up finishes.

From Barron's

Bodo/Glimt, Norwegian champions in four of the last six years, were also surprise qualifiers for this stage and have been rewarded with a tie against last season's runners-up Inter Milan.

From Barron's

The 24-year-old has yet to drop a set at Melbourne Park as she bids for a first major title after finishing as runner-up at Wimbledon and the US Open last year.

From BBC

They have finished runners-up in each of the past three seasons.

From BBC

runner-up

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