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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defaulting (on)
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On Wednesday, there is a significant chance of more thunderstorms likely to redevelop along a cold front passing over far eastern Illinois and northwest Indiana, officials said.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026 -
Subtle audio tracks the sound of ice on the move, views of clouds passing over glass-like ice, and there's the eventual memorial for Ok.—
Erika Owen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Employers are not ignoring these problems.—
Bob Batchelor,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Today, the organization is notorious for ignoring infrastructure maintenance in favor of massive building projects.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Defaulting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaulting%20%28on%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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