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subpar

[suhb-pahr] / sʌbˈpɑr /
ADJECTIVE
below average
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
above average




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That isn’t to say that stocks don’t occasionally endure periods of subpar returns.

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

On Friday, Pirro’s office asked a court to drop the charges against Hearn, telling a judge that “botched installation”—and not this Maryland sexagenarian—was to blame for the pool’s subpar condition.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

Detainees have also launched hunger strikes, claiming subpar conditions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

How could the names on everyone’s lips produce subpar results?

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

“Yeah,” Lydia said, “but another year is a long time to eat subpar pizza.”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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