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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

Instead, the Buffett indicator strongly suggests that, after such a strong run and rise in valuations, savers should expect historically subpar U.S. stock-market returns going forward.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Injuries, subpar performances by Rams players and coaches, and outstanding clutch play by opponents — see the 2025 Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks — could derail the Rams’ presumptive date with destiny.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 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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