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mulligan Synonyms

Another word for mulligan

Choosing another word for mulligan depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

In informal golf or other games, an extra stroke or turn allowed after a poor shot, not counted on the scorecard.

Usage Example

"After slicing his opening drive into the woods, he asked his playing partners for a do-over."

Strongest
do-over
Strong
second chance
replay

• noun (Context 2)

A second chance to perform an action after an initial attempt has gone wrong or failed.

Usage Example

"The project manager wished she could take a do-over on the rushed product launch."

Strongest
do-over
second chance
Strong
fresh start

• noun (Context 3)

A hearty stew made from odds and ends of meat, potatoes, and vegetables, historically associated with early twentieth-century American hobos.

Usage Example

"The camperssimmered a rich stew over the open fire using leftover beef and root vegetables."

Strong
stew
Weak
ragout

• Nearby Words

mullah
mullein
mullet
mulligan
mullion
mulloway
multi

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mulligan. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mulligan
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