also-ran

/ˌɔlsoʊ ˈræn/
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Definitions of also-ran
  1. noun
    a contestant who loses the contest
    synonyms: loser
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    types:
    old maid
    the loser in a game of old maid
    type of:
    contestant
    a person who participates in competitions
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