DEFAULTS (ON) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

defaults (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of default (on)

as in passes over

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for defaults (on)

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

Definition of passes over

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

Definition of ignores

Verb

Richard Brody laments its lack of gods, writing that this modern interpretation neglects a key part of the story and undermines its enchantments.

— Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Scholars have noted that Belmont’s focus on protection neglects the importance of research equal access, undermining data relevance and other benefits of research participation.

— Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026

Definition of neglects

Verb

So is the community’s playground that has a soft rubber surface and overlooks the lake.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
But that overlooks the far larger number of proposals that never reach financial close because critical complementary investments never materialize.

— Bright Simons, semafor.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of overlooks

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

Definition of disregards

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

defaults

defaults (on)

defeasance

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Defaults (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaults%20%28on%29. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of defaults (on)

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

stalwart

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

Why do we say 'fly off the handle'?

Popular

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes