defaulted

past tense of default

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for defaulted
Verb
  • Their food might be the first mention in Talat’s many accolades, but their bar program can’t be ignored.
    Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Not only were the rules misapplied, according to an expert referee with years of elite experience, but similar plays during this tournament have been ignored.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • His father, who founded the Link Piano and Organ Company, probably disregarded the sketch as a young boy’s fantasy.
    Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • Reporters disregarded that request in their questions for Iran's head coach, Amir Ghalenoei.
    Callie Fin, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Trump’s budget omitted the request entirely and Duffy responded to the delegation’s letter urging LA Metro to apply for funds under existing programs to meet its needs.
    Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
  • In the original English translation of Dolores, the entire third part of the novel is omitted.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Morocco lost a pair of 1-0 games before tying Spain but failed to get out of the group stage.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • Despite his storied career, Messi failed to score a goal at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 June 2026
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“Defaulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaulted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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