defaults

Definition of defaultsnext
present tense third-person singular of default

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Most critically, the report measures income and largely ignores wealth, debt, and geographic reality.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Any claim that the District has remained unresponsive or uncooperative is patently false and ignores months of direct consultation.
    Megan De Mar, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Today, a president disregards assessments that proved to be right, and the predictable comes to pass.
    Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 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.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 24 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.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Trump has warned repeatedly that the US could strike power plants, bridges and other infrastructure in Iran if Tehran fails to make a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil thoroughfare.
    Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
  • So, the immunity argument fails, Judge – him soliciting funds, which he’s not allowed to do.
    Will Swaim, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That information will be sent off every time the satellite passes over Cincinnati.
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Mar. 2026
  • 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
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“Defaults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaults. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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