defaulting (on)

present participle of default (on)

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Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Employers are not ignoring these problems.
    Bob Batchelor, Fortune, 23 June 2026
  • 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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