DEFAULTED (ON) Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

defaulted (on)

verb

past tense of default (on)

as in passed over

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More fanfare accompanied the man Pecko passed over for this opportunity.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Hawaiian authorities reported that at least 100 homes were damaged or destroyed across the state as Lala passed over.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of passed over

Verb

And while in some cases online classes can’t be ignored, the preference is that players attend in the classroom.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
The Republican Party has ignored the national debt every time Republican presidents have signed bills that have cut taxes on the wealthy.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignored

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The neighborhood just a few miles north of uptown has long felt neglected by the city, some residents say, and the lack of a station would continue a history of inequity.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026
Feeling forgotten and neglected, seniors living without running water in their Overtown homes for more than a week said things changed when CBS News Miami stepped in.

— Larry Seward, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of neglected

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In doing so, those members disregarded the professional recommendations and warnings of the superintendent, the chief financial officer, the finance team and the district’s chief legal counsel.

— Angel Gutierrez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
And as much as fans want to overreact to one play, the position switch – remember, Proctor played left tackle his entire career at Alabama – as well as the jump to the NFL can’t be disregarded.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of disregarded

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As if things weren’t already bleak, Milwaukee was gifted its 21st run after Julio Rodríguez forgot how many outs there were in the bottom of the eighth.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Even on days where the director would come out between dress and tape and make huge cuts to the scenes, Hayden, never once forgot a line or missed her blocking.

— Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of forgot

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Google is a company that really does take your security seriously, and the work that goes on behind the scenes to make its ecosystem a safer place for all is often overlooked.

— Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The ceremony space overlooked the vineyards and featured an aisle covered in white flower petals leading to a rectangular structure filled with even more white flowers.

— Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

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