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Runner-up
see synonyms of runner-upNoun
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Runner-up
see synonyms of runner-upnounWord forms: plural runners-up
a contestant finishing a race or competition in second place
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Runner-up
see synonyms of runner-up nounWord forms: plural ˌrunˈners-up
1.
a person or team that finishes second in a race, contest, tournament, etc.
2.
any of those finishing behind the winner but in positions of contention
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Runner-up
see synonyms of runner-upn. pl. run·ners-up (rŭn′ərz-)
One that takes second place or finishes just behind another, as in a game, sport, or other competition.
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