defaults

Definition of defaultsnext
present tense third-person singular of default

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for defaults
Verb
  • Discord, confident as ever, ignores this warning.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Repeatedly promoting the scientific but impractical viewpoint of neurologists and sleep experts completely ignores how humans live in the real world.
    Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The plan also totally disregards the historical and religious sites in the Strip.
    Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
  • In the letter, Wicker said the facility would not generate economic return, would place significant strain on local resources and disregards the concerns of the community.
    Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Releasing an old video, which conveniently omits context, on their son’s birthday is a reprehensible attempt to distract from his own behavior.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Releasing an old video, which conveniently omits context, on their son’s birthday is a reprehensible attempt to distract from his own behavior.
    William Earl, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • If the Senate fails to pass it, what happens?
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Finally, the court will determine whether the TPS holders equal-protection claim fails on the merits.
    Zoe Sobel, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Doubs is seven years younger, should be a little cheaper and is already well-versed in the Shanahan offense, especially catching passes over the crowded middle.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • According to Elmhurst police, eastbound lanes of the Eisenhower (I-290) were closed as crews responded to the point where the expressway passes over Vallette Street and Electric Avenue, where the 18-wheel semi-truck loaded with plastic was hanging on its side.
    Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Defaults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaults. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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