defaults (on)

Definition of defaults (on)next
present tense third-person singular of default (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defaults (on)
Verb
  • By comparison, Sanders threw 212 passes over the last two months of his rookie season.
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Because the slim ring of fire only passes over Antarctica, many people will need to rely on livestream footage to view it.
    Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But focusing exclusively on the external threat from Iran ignores the internal threat Netanyahu’s government poses to Israel and its standing as a rule-of-law democracy and unified society.
    Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Calling this anything less than professional education ignores the training, regulation, and expertise the role requires.
    David Kilmnick, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Like many others in his community, Awad believes the Israeli government intentionally neglects crime perpetrated against Palestinian citizens.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
  • That’s one of the many, many salient details this 84-minute film neglects to share with us.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Sun Sentinel commentary criticizing legislation that would allow Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System to collaborate overlooks the real needs of patients, and the data before us.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The 10,224-square-foot Charlotte location overlooks the core of the city’s biggest business district, with a 2,000-square-foot terrace showing off those stunning views.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 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
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“Defaults (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaults%20%28on%29. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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