defaults (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of default (on)
as in passes over

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  1. passes over
  2. ignores
  3. neglects
  4. overlooks
  5. disregards
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  • While it isn't yet known exactly where any surviving pieces will land, Sladen noted that Swift's orbit only passes over a band within about 21 degrees of the equator.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The spacecraft must launch when the station’s orbital plane passes over the launch site.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of passes over
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  • Meanwhile, minimum-wage airport workers depend on reliable, affordable transit that the O’Hare Flyer ignores entirely.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Is Jan Crawford meant to adhere to standards while the editor-in-chief consistently ignores them?
    — Daniel Strauss, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of ignores
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  • The longer that Washington neglects its own robotics sector, the further behind it will fall.
    — Scott Singer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Both lawsuits seek damages based on a Missouri law that allows lawsuits against the secretary of state if the officeholder neglects their duties.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of neglects
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  • La Pajarera sky lounge in the Bless Barcelona overlooks Plaça de Catalunya down towards the sea, and has some of the best sunset views in the city.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • No spa day would be complete without lunch or a drink at Fleur de Lis, which overlooks the lush greenery surrounding the lake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of overlooks
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  • When one team member continually disregards the person responsible for leading the team, everyone else is watching.
    — Laura Muirhead, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Hiring someone to be the location disregards the relationship.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of disregards
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