Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defaulted (on)
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Leonhard had a long playing career in the NFL, but coached seven years in college at Wisconsin before eventually landing in Denver after getting passed over for the head job at UW in 2022.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025 -
If an employee is perceived as less serious, competent or capable — even if undeserved — their ideas may be discounted, they could be passed over for promotions, face workplace bullying or judgment from their coworkers.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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According to a passenger who spotted her aboard the plane, the congressional representative had ignored a friendly greeting from the economy-cabin flier.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, they’d be turned away, and other times, ignored.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Most companies neglected formal lobbying until faced with scrutiny, potential regulation or in response to crises.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Like Jay Kelly, Sentimental Value is about a filmmaker who neglected his family in order to focus on his career — a character played by the veteran Swedish thespian Stellan Skarsgård, who will probably duke it out with Sandler for the best supporting actor Oscar.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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This was an odd gesture, considering that the Guild’s Board had completely disregarded the jury’s recommendations.—
Don McKellar,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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The following year, legislators disregarded the commission's congressional map proposal and adopted their own version that carved up Salt Lake County.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If tariffs really are going to crush the economy, someone forgot to tell the nation’s small businesses!—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Leichman forgot the baby was in the car and headed home instead.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Both sides agree that Iowa, long overlooked in national politics, is suddenly back in the spotlight.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cross said documents withheld by prosecutors revealed Bray was not the first officer to search the car where Jones' toolbox was found, which means other officers would have overlooked the pendant in earlier searches.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Defaulted (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaulted%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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