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as in entrants
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for also-rans
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The public and private markets have decided that infrastructure companies and the top model developers are the AI winners, while software companies are the likely losers, regardless of how strong their businesses may look today.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Investors are starting to pick AI winners and losers.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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But most of the new entrants, such as Intrade and Tradesports, have floundered after running afoul of federal regulators and federal laws prohibiting internet and sports gambling.—
Suzy Khimm,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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With this model, new entrants can get production up and running in an interim facility in as little as three months and move into a more permanent facility within a year.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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There is something disorienting about treading water as your date catalogues their personal disappointments, each one hitting like a splash from the diving board.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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And captured the essence of a player who traveled a road filled with disappointments and setbacks but always believed in himself.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Immigration attorneys say warrantless entries by federal agents can raise constitutional concerns, particularly when administrative immigration warrants are involved.—
Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson,
San Antonio Express-News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Her award-winning entries spanned a wide range of categories and subject matter.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Marlins make a reasonable point in explaining that signing a veteran bat would have taken opportunities away from their young players, who need to be evaluated.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Former Royals players and fans are still in shock over the untimely death of Terrance Gore.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Fire crews quickly confined and extinguished the blaze, however, searchers found three dogs dead, Bosse said.—
Jennifer Edwards Baker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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Two young children and two dogs were killed as a result of a house fire Sunday in Jackson, Michigan, the Jackson Fire Department said.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Expectations going up after two straight Playoff washouts.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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In optimal conditions, most vehicles can make it, but high clearance is strongly recommended—especially in winter and after storms, when washouts, flooding, or snow accumulation are possible.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes things are too good to be true or simply don't work, but there are nuggets of gold among the duds.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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This latest stretch all came on the heels of following up one of the best wins — not just of the season, but statistically in franchise history — in Oklahoma City with that pair of duds at home against Toronto and Indiana.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Also-rans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/also-rans. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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