defaults (on)

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

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Jennings completed more passes over 15 air yards (one) than opposing quarterback Jalen Hurts did all game (0-for-5).
    Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Adding to the enchantment, the path of totality passes over Luxor, Egypt, home to some of the world’s greatest ancient treasures.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In episode six, Max and Holly find the memory that Henry has been hiding from, and while Max kind of ignores it, Holly hangs back and watches how Henry is affected by having killed that man.
    Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
  • That demand ignores long-standing practice, misunderstands the Bears’ legal obligations and risks undermining one of Illinois’ most important economic assets.
    Don DeWitte, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Maintaining the 'European path to peace/victory' only enriches war profiteers and neglects both sides' requests for security.
    Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Abdi, lost in faith, neglects his work.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The ranch overlooks the 5,000-acre Ramona Grasslands Nature Preserve, which is under the stewardship of San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation.
    Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Think stone pathways, textured wood, quiet courtyards and villas spaced cleverly so that none of them overlooks one another.
    Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
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 Jan. 2026.

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