FAILED (AT) Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

failed (at)

verb

past tense of fail (at)

as in fell short (of)

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missed

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Sexton, who missed all five preseason games, was a full participant in practice Monday and did not suffer a setback, Redick said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
When working as a rural OB-GYN, Marshall sued over 700 patients, leading to 81 arrests when patients missed court dates and failed to repay their bills.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

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