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Recent Examples of overdog
This team has cast off its familiar underdog mantle and embraced being the overdog.
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Jeré Longman, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2023
It’s always funny when a show about underdogs is … an overdog.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2021
Jeré Longman, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2023
It’s always funny when a show about underdogs is … an overdog.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdog
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Lucius returns to Rome after being forced into slavery to battle not as a ruler but as a gladiator out for revenge and power, seeking to return the glory of Rome to its people.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
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The political treatise, dedicated to Florentine ruler Lorenzo Lorenzo di Piero de’ Medici, was circulated as a manuscript before Machiavelli’s death in 1527.Amarachi Orie, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The reigning Super Bowl champions entered the short week looking to tighten up after facing criticism for their offensive line play and string of one-score games.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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The defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs welcome the Raiders to Arrowhead Stadium for the NFL's first-ever Black Friday game, looking to strengthen their grip on the division lead.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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With her new Forbes high, Swift ranks No. 2 on the list of richest musicians, trailing top dog Jay-Z, whose value is estimated to be around $2.5 billion.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2024
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Even with two more powerhouse programs joining the league, Georgia is still the top dog.Austin Mock, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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Irvin played with Coach Prime on Dallas’ Super Bowl XXX champs, and the two have remained close ever since.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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In the last eight years, the award has gone to reigning champs Brothers Osborne six times and Dan + Shay two times.Melinda Newman, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Overdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdog. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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