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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defaulted (on)
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Called hydrogenesis, the products from the first step are passed over special catalysts at 320°F (160°C) to make useful molecules like cycloalkanes, dense hydrocarbons, jet-fuel-range molecules.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026 -
Anyone who names a work-life boundary gets marked as less committed or passed over for stretch opportunities.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Leah Sylvis said Maluchnik ignored many of her emails about the need to have a discussion district having too few school psychologists.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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What those changes are — and who should bear the brunt of them — is a complicated and largely ignored debate happening right now.—
Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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How to Prune Lilacs for Rejuvenation Rejuvenation pruning is for old or overgrown lilac bushes that have been neglected, says Langelo.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
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Its waters have long sustained hundreds of thousands of people in one of the most isolated and neglected parts of the country.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
1 June 2026
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Fines could be issued to both organizations and members of the public who disregarded the measures, though the rollout was designed to be gradual to allow time for adjustment.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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Here, too, CDOT disregarded the objections of many residents as the agency previewed its plans during very limited neighborhood meetings and Zoom calls.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Change rarely fails because leaders forgot to announce it.—
Harrison Monarth,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The gift card had originally been packaged with a handwritten note and a receipt labeled for Uchi, but after briefly looking at it months earlier, the couple tucked it away and forgot about it.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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Our room promised nothing short of bliss, equipped with a soaking tub, open shower, king bed, private jacuzzi, and patio that overlooked acres of lush greenery and the famous Whale Tail Beach.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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The Indigenous Setlist aims to dismantle even more preconceived notions about Native and Indigenous artists who are often overlooked despite their continued success.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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“Defaulted (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaulted%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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