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Also-ran

Also-ran Meaning & Definition
Also-ran Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Also-ran?

[n] a contestant who loses the contest

Synonyms | Synonyms for Also-ran: loser

Related Terms | Find terms related to Also-ran: aspirant | baby kisser | bankrupt | booby | candidate | dark horse | defeated candidate | defeatee | duck | dud | failure | fall guy | false alarm | favorite son | flop | game loser | good loser | good sport | hopeful | lame duck | loser | office seeker | political hopeful | presidential timber | running mate | sport | stalking-horse | stooge | the vanquished | underdog | victim | washout

See Also | contestant

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