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Recent Examples of Synonyms for failed (at)
missed
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Collins missed at the other end, and Denver’s Bruce Brown hit a pair of free throws to extend the advantage to 13 points.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026 -
George had surgery in July on his left knee after he was injured during a workout and missed the first 12 games of this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Failed (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/failed%20%28at%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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