defaults

present tense third-person singular of default

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Recent Examples of defaults If the borrower defaults on the loan, or is in virtual default, the private equity firm could sue, and accept equity rather than cash. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defaults
Verb
  • But that framing ignores a few factors, as was pointed out to Deadline by the leader of one suitor committed to safeguarding the company’s unique, cinephile-forward culture.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026
  • Why would someone hand over their best idea to a process that usually ignores it?
    Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • But attorneys for people seeking asylum say the law has long meant anyone arriving at a port of entry should be screened, and blocking arrivals disregards the nation’s ideals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
  • Bhattacharya said the test-negative design disregards data about people who were never hospitalized.
    Aria Bendix, NBC news, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • While exploring leader Maurice White's triumphs and conflicts, the film limits or omits crucial voices such as Clive Davis, Al McKay, and Larry Dunn.
    Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The Mac edition shows the top five trackers along with other statistics, but omits the breakdown by tracker type.
    Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Companies use self-service technology to cut costs, but risk losing customers when the technology fails without human support.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • If that fails, the Yankees still have some internal ways of improving their pen, at least theoretically.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Since then, however, Howell has only thrown 14 passes over the past two seasons.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • The autonomous vehicle then passes over the colorful flames and sparks.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026

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“Defaults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaults. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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