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as in defeats
a falling short of one's goals
the failure of the school's fund-raising drive was a big disappointment to all
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as in disasters
something that has failed
the students' first attempt to build a homemade rocket was a disappointing failure
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as in shortages
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
the failure of the potato crop had a devastating effect on the population of Ireland
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as in bankruptcies
the inability to pay one's debts
years of prolonged economic depression, when business failures were common
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Recent Examples of failures
The northwestern states of Aragua, Carabobo and Falcón have also been affected, with some areas reporting power failures, Rodríguez said.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
But Ramaphosa also conceded that there had been failures in South Africa's border control.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
But apparently bizarre comments and financial failures are what the James Gunn era at DC Studios is all about.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
These failures stemmed from the inherent difficulty of predicting complex interactions between technology, policy, and consumer preferences.
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Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That includes weather events, technical failures, political disputes and wars.
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
While this is true, an upwardly mobile side should not be penalised in the present for the consequence of other teams’ past success or their own past failures.
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Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Researchers examine how teams analyze data, communicate, and make decisions during unexpected technical failures or emergency alarms.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Across the country, bitter winter cold snaps accelerate battery failures overnight.
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Karen Koehler,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
But Ramaphosa also conceded that there had been failures in South Africa's border control.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
But apparently bizarre comments and financial failures are what the James Gunn era at DC Studios is all about.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
These failures stemmed from the inherent difficulty of predicting complex interactions between technology, policy, and consumer preferences.
—
Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That includes weather events, technical failures, political disputes and wars.
—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
While this is true, an upwardly mobile side should not be penalised in the present for the consequence of other teams’ past success or their own past failures.
—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Researchers examine how teams analyze data, communicate, and make decisions during unexpected technical failures or emergency alarms.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Across the country, bitter winter cold snaps accelerate battery failures overnight.
—
Karen Koehler,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for failures
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At 31, Moises concludes his UFC tenure with an 8-8 record over 16 fights, having faced recent struggles with three losses in his last four outings, including consecutive defeats.
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The United States almost certainly would have wound up fighting the sort of casualty-heavy counterinsurgency campaign that has led it to costly defeats elsewhere.
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Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon CBS The project, led by a partnership of federal, state and local organizations, was designed to create a trail capable of withstanding future disasters while preserving the experience that has made Hanging Lake one of Colorado's most popular destinations.
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And some satellites are even able to watch over humanmade disasters, such as this one that caught Blue Origin's rocket explosion from space.
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Owner David Garcia, who also runs La Camaronera, cited personal hardships, rising costs and labor shortages as factors in the closure.
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Builders are also under their own pressure from higher material costs, persistent labor shortages, and slower sales.
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The oil business is filled with stories of crazy risks, near-bankruptcies and improbable rebounds.
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The Federal Reserve building’s current owner is Delta Quad Holdings, which has faced several foreclosure proceedings on the property over the past two years and filed multiple bankruptcies in federal court.
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Oh, and a few minutes later, Beulah suffers what looks to be a heart attack or stroke and collapses.
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Because these kinds of collapses often happen with little or no warning, any orangutans had very little time to escape.
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After a rough couple of days at Yankee Stadium to start their six-game trip, the Sox head to Detroit for a three-game series against the Tigers, one of baseball’s biggest disappointments.
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People are a series of disappointments.
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The artist thought that paintings and drawings have a certain depth that photography on its own lacks.
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What Hafley’s team lacks are proven, established names; productivity that can be relied on if healthy.
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After several players, including Addison Barger and Anthony Santander, dealt with setbacks, Daulton Varsho recently left a game with left wrist discomfort, adding to the team's woes.
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Retirement often arrives suddenly and unexpectedly, triggered by health setbacks or corporate downsizing.
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“Failures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/failures. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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