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dud

[duhd] / dʌd /
NOUN
failure
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


Example Sentences

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‘I’m completely disgusted by the lack of accountability’: I bought a dud mattress — twice.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

Another dud: thematic ETFs tracking the latest hot sector such as quantum computing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

So, on a purely mechanical level, Dokoupil’s debut was a massive dud.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

If last year was full of fireworks that ultimately resulted in another big gain for the stock market, 2026 appears set to be a dud.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

Just about the most adorable thing you ever did see. dud: What went wrong, then? devil I’ll show you.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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