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as in unsuccessful
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as in inadequate
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as in died
to stop functioning
my car failed just as I was about to head to work
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as in collapsed
to be unsuccessful
despite all the publicity, the movie failed miserably at the box office
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as in disappointed
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of
although the minor-league franchise continues to fail local fans, hope springs eternal
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as in weakened
to lose bodily strength or vigor
ever since she reached the age of 90, Grandma has been noticeably failing
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as in forgot
to miss the opportunity or obligation
failed to mention that he was looking for new job
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Recent Examples of failed
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The discussions were disclosed as part of a behind-closed-doors Nevada court case, during which Rupert Murdoch failed in an attempt to alter his family trust in favor of his eldest son Lachlan Murdoch.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the school’s lawsuit, which has not been previously reported, the VII Group had failed to refund Memphis more than $57,000 despite the school making 15 requests for the money in the 16 months since the game took place.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
There are parallels to the Dodgers’ failed attempt to sign Ohtani in 2017, though Friedman insisted each of these rare instances should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
But Williams and the offense failed to come through on the final drive, which began at the Bears 1-yard line.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Russia, distracted by its war in Ukraine, failed to provide back-up.
—John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Williams finished 17 of 23 for 134 yards, and besides the slow start, the Bears also failed to get anything going in terms of explosive plays.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Alvin Bragg has failed to uphold the law, protect victims, and hold violent criminals accountable.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
In his next outing, Covington once again failed to take the title from Usman, losing via decision in 2021.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The discussions were disclosed as part of a behind-closed-doors Nevada court case, during which Rupert Murdoch failed in an attempt to alter his family trust in favor of his eldest son Lachlan Murdoch.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the school’s lawsuit, which has not been previously reported, the VII Group had failed to refund Memphis more than $57,000 despite the school making 15 requests for the money in the 16 months since the game took place.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
There are parallels to the Dodgers’ failed attempt to sign Ohtani in 2017, though Friedman insisted each of these rare instances should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
But Williams and the offense failed to come through on the final drive, which began at the Bears 1-yard line.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Russia, distracted by its war in Ukraine, failed to provide back-up.
—John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Williams finished 17 of 23 for 134 yards, and besides the slow start, the Bears also failed to get anything going in terms of explosive plays.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Alvin Bragg has failed to uphold the law, protect victims, and hold violent criminals accountable.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for failed
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However, the equipment has been unsuccessful in detecting the drones.Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Stabilize leadership and prepare to scale down, S&P warns After CTU and CPS asking for more state funds earlier this year proved unsuccessful, new revenue from Springfield is unlikely, the S&P noted.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Often, underperformance is rooted in commercial challenges—poor go-to-market capabilities, weak differentiation, inadequate sales talent, lack of a SalesTech infrastructure, or insufficient understanding of market conditions, as the latest CMO Survey has shown.Julian Villanueva, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Deputies discovered numerous cats and dogs living in unsanitary and unsafe conditions, with inadequate food, water and ventilation.Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 10 Dec. 2024
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When our first spouses died, they were each interred in different local cemeteries.R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mark Withers, the prolific TV actor with notable roles in series like Dynasty and Kaz, has died.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s military is temporarily seizing control of the buffer zone, saying the disengagement agreement has collapsed with the rebel takeover of Syria.Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Alec Cutler, fund manager of the Orbis Global Balanced fund , a top 20 Siemens Energy shareholder, believed the stock had collapsed below its fair value and increased his stake.Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kroger and Albertsons said they were disappointed in the ruling and were reviewing their options to appeal.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The companies say they are disappointed and disagree with the decision and are currently weighing their options going forward.Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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With Assad gone and Iran weakened, new commercial routes, reconstruction opportunities, and trade corridors beckon.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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His party holds a commanding majority in El Salvador's and with his opponents politically weakened, there's little standing in the way of his mining agenda.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The people of Syria never forgot, either.Ian Pannell, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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That fight started off bizarre as Burke forgot his boxing trunks and wound up fighting in cartoon-print underwear.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Considering who his character becomes to the franchise, this part of the origin story is particularly disappointing.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The last two seasons with Rodgers under centers have been disappointing, to say the least.Valentina Martinez, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Failed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/failed. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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