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defecting

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verb

present participle of defect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for defecting
Adjective
  • Naturally, there’s also friction between rebellious Cady and her aunt, whose alarmism after the renegade M3GAN disaster in the first movie means computer science enthusiast Cady has to keep her own robotics projects hidden.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
  • The renegade Raiders of the 1970s were an ideal fit.
    Jim Reineking, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • The business also brings meals to seniors, those who are homeless and those living in nontraditional housing communities.
    Olivia Cyrus July 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
  • That includes partnering with local technical colleges, developing internal upskilling programs, and creating pathways for nontraditional candidates to enter the field.
    Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Verb
  • The bassist has been absent from touring since November 2023 due to back surgery and was replaced with Bissonette.
    Daniela Avila, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After hours spent shopping, walking the region’s scenic trails or touring the Hudson Valley’s wondrous geography by car, visitors may want to consider a meal at one of Adamovic’s four favorite Hudson Valley restaurants.
    Gary Stoller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Defecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defecting. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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