defaults

present tense third-person singular of default

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Recent Examples of defaults If the borrower defaults on the loan, or is in virtual default, the private equity firm could sue, and accept equity rather than cash. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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Verb
  • Stating that Palestinians are entitled to a country of their own ignores the facts.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • With the job’s high salary, live-in accommodations and her love of children on her mind, Layla ignores Jasmine’s concerns and drives to the family’s estate to meet Zuri.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • But attorneys for people seeking asylum say the law has long meant anyone arriving at a port of entry should be screened, and blocking arrivals disregards the nation’s ideals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
  • Bhattacharya said the test-negative design disregards data about people who were never hospitalized.
    Aria Bendix, NBC news, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • While exploring leader Maurice White's triumphs and conflicts, the film limits or omits crucial voices such as Clive Davis, Al McKay, and Larry Dunn.
    Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The Mac edition shows the top five trackers along with other statistics, but omits the breakdown by tracker type.
    Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • But too often that has become shorthand for a stodgy and unresponsive sector that fails to respond to customer demand.
    Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • Standard sonar often fails in shallow waters, while cameras are blinded by shifting sands and the simple distortion of rolling ocean waves.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • When the mower passes over the lawn, the bent blades are not cut while others are trimmed.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
  • The first phase of the program will distribute a maximum of 20,000 single-day passes over the course of the year.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026

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“Defaults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaults. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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