defaulted (on)

verb

Definition of defaulted (on)next
past tense of default (on)
as in passed over

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  1. ignored
  2. neglected
  3. forgot
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  • Judy Randall, the nonpartisan head of Minnesota’s Office of the Legislative Auditor, said that multiple state agencies under the Walz administration have repeatedly downplayed and ignored looming oversight failures, according to a CNN report.
    Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Speaking of genres that the Academy has been undervaluing in top categories, there’s Latin music… and if last year wasn’t a chance for those sounds to get into the big four, this one won’t likely be either, with a less obvious crop of contenders than got ignored last time around.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ignored
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  • The abused, neglected, and damaged Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix)—accursed as son, lover, and comedian—takes violent revenge that quickly wins him fans and followers.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Police further allege Mims neglected to report the crime despite being told about the killing and despite having multiple opportunities to notify police.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of neglected
Verb
  • And yet uncovering the history of slavery is important, especially when so many Latin American families hid or intentionally forgot their African and Indigenous roots.
    Edward Rueda, NBC News, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Neither Butkus nor Rose ever forgot their Chicago roots.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of forgot
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“Defaulted (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaulted%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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