defaulted

Definition of defaultednext
past tense of default

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for defaulted
Verb
  • Ramírez, who was supposed to be studying chemistry and physics, ignored such strictures.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The supermassive black hole’s forces are unfathomably strong, but the influences of the giant galaxy cluster around it can’t be ignored either.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This time, the group contended that San Diego’s supplemental analysis of the visual and neighborhood character impacts of taller buildings, prepared in advance of the 2022 ballot measure, disregarded other consequential environmental factors.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Young’s warnings were eventually disregarded, with Mara, the younger brother of team president and CEO John Mara, returning to the organization as vice president of player evaluation in 2003 after a decade-long sabbatical.
    Dan Duggan, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Blanco omitted a shirt under his black suit but wore a dazzling silver necklace and coordinating embellished loafers.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Of course, Ryan’s previous and more relevant job is omitted.
    Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Federal Bureau of Prisons tried but failed to get Peters moved to a federal prison.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The audit also noted that the shelter had failed to expand medical care, including trap-neuter-return services.
    Devan Patel, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Defaulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaulted. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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