Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defaulted (on)
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Even their best pro prospect, defensive tackle Deven Eastern, might be passed over in the last rounds and be forced to take the harder UDFA route.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2026 -
But the suit filed in federal court a little over a year ago laid out his frustrations after applying to be captain and getting passed over for a white officer who, according to the suit, had about a third of the experience as supervisor in the department.—
Ken Lemon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Concerns raised by witnesses An external investigation found no evidence that district employees knew of or ignored prior misconduct, though parents and lawmakers have questioned the district's oversight.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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To be clear, Peacock (which, like Sky, is part of Comcast) hardly ignored SNL UK prior to its launch.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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What the now-shuttered auto dealership neglected to tell him was that the pickup had been in at least one wreck and had already changed hands three times.—
Steven Church,
Bloomberg,
25 Mar. 2026
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Animals deserve to be protected and cherished, never abused or neglected.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Under that model, traditional insurance is disregarded and patients instead pay a monthly fee for access to low-cost health care.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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After OpenAI published some of the terms of the contract on Saturday, many outside observers immediately questioned how the redlines on autonomous weapons and mass surveillance would actually be upheld, with some saying the language would still allow the safeguards to be disregarded.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ralph quickly forgot about the treat, wandered off, and picked up a piece of lint off the floor.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Natalie, a ghost who forgot she was exorcised, asks who is going to get the Pinocchio mask.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Owens Lake is overlooked by the dynamic, sheer eastern face of the Sierra Nevada, and its saline water vividly reflects the mountains and the sky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Young players who have been overlooked, expensive veterans and unproven commodities will be at the forefront of the pool of players available.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Defaulted (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaulted%20%28on%29. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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