failed (at)

past tense of fail (at)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for failed (at)
missed
Verb
  • The junior running back missed much of 2024 with injuries, and despite practicing during fall camp, has remained on the sidelines so far.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Cincinnati retook the lead three drives later, though Cleveland had a chance to steal the game late in the fourth quarter but failed after Andre Szmyt missed a 36-yard field goal wide right.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Failed (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/failed%20%28at%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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