failed (at)

past tense of fail (at)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for failed (at)
missed
Verb
  • In the same stadium where Jake Moody missed three field goals last year, Piñeiro was 4 of 4, including two from beyond 50 yards.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Lamar Jackson, who has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, is expected to return in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears, head coach John Harbaugh told media members after losing to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Failed (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/failed%20%28at%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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