defaults (on)

present tense third-person singular of default (on)

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • The flight passes over the breathtaking Niagara Falls, which is considered one of the best waterfalls in the world with more than 3,100 tons of water flowing over every second.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
  • As air passes over fabric treated with Pure.
    Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Even his handling of deportations—another key part of his election platform—has a 52 percent disapproval rating, as Americans grapple with an ICE force that eschews state regulations, ignores due process rights and acts like the president’s personal army.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Any definition that ignores the role of processing is missing the big picture, says Mozaffarian of Tufts University.
    Maria Godoy, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • What a leader neglects in the dark will inevitably be revealed in the light, often at staggering costs.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This narrative neglects the systemic nature of discrimination, Black lived experiences, and ongoing activism.
    Time, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While maintaining a healthy weight plays a role in mitigating cardiovascular and diabetes risk, the measurement alone overlooks the importance of muscle as a predictor of healthy aging and longevity.
    Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 10 Nov. 2025
  • The iconic 12th century Ajloun Castle overlooks rolling hills and olive groves, with dramatic panoramas and drone-friendly views.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Yet, the Puerto Rican government has taken a celebratory stance that disregards the pain of thousands who are still awaiting justice.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
  • This disregards their income or net worth.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Defaults (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaults%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.

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