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

The former Washington Commanders starter is competing for the backup job behind Dak Prescott in what head coach Brian Schottenheimer declared an open competition, though Howell has thrown just 14 passes over the past two seasons.

— Nick Harris. Story produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
Despite these audacious moments, Bouaddi generally keeps things simple in possession, favouring quick, safe passes over more ambitious ones.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of passes over

Verb

Karl Buchholz, Broomfield Recent coverage of RTD’s budget and ridership crisis completely ignores the elephant in the room, public safety.

— DP Opinion, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2026
Two things are always in motion, the agent's confidence and the person's trust, and an interface that ignores both will feel wrong long before anyone can say why.

— Ravi Palwe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of ignores

Verb

But the directive conspicuously neglects to mention local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with data centers.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
Nolan foregrounds the nobility that guides the character (his guilt, his dedication to his men, his yearning for his family) and neglects his wily cunning and egotism.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026

Definition of neglects

Verb

This stunning Amalfi Coast boutique hotel overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea, and guests can enjoy their complimentary meal on a serene terrace.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026
The park recently expanded to incorporate the former Whirlpool and Devil’s Hole state parks, creating nearly five miles of continuous trails and overlooks along the Niagara Gorge.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of overlooks

Verb

Every message that disregards what a buyer has already revealed is a quiet act of betrayal.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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

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 12 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of defaults (on)

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

gnomic

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

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

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

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

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

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes