defaulting

verb

Definition of defaultingnext
present participle of default
as in ignoring

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  1. ignoring
  2. omitting
  3. failing
Verb
  • See video … WATCH RAYMOND ARROYO – Biden rewarded murderers while ignoring the innocent and their families.
    Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But should investors really be ignoring small caps in 2025?
    Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignoring
Verb
  • As for your current situation, omitting those women from future outings seems reasonable to Miss Manners.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
  • These may be omitting detailed safety information.
    Mia Taylor, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of omitting
Verb
  • With an average home now hosting around 12 connected devices, failing to monitor network activity could lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In 2013, rapper Fat Joe served four months in prison for failing to pay taxes on over $3 million in earnings.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of failing
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