DEFAULTING Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

defaulting

verb

present participle of default

as in ignoring

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After years of ignoring how Florida seniors were victimized with the help of these machines, the Florida Legislature finally passed a new crypto ATM law.

— Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Keeping humanity at the center of business does not mean ignoring profit.

— Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of ignoring

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Chicago police have alternately been accused of disregarding federal agents’ 911 calls and aiding immigration enforcement through traffic stops and crowd control.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Ellison says that email was sent to the company's firearms compliance team, but a team member admitted to disregarding the email in a deposition.

— Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of disregarding

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By omitting undocumented immigrants, asylum seekers and others without permanent status, the proposal could reshape House representation, electoral college votes and the distribution of federal funding for decades.

— Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Trying to disinherit someone simply by omitting them from the will could backfire.

— Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of omitting

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Earlier this month the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency asked the body to hold Iran accountable for failing to stick with safeguards meant to prevent the development of nuclear weapons, according to diplomatic officials.

— Adrienne Vogt, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
The New York Times has been sued by Florida’s attorney general, who’s representing shareholders in a lawsuit accusing the company’s board of directors of failing to exercise proper oversight of editorial standards.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

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