DEFAULTED (ON) Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

defaulted (on)

verb

past tense of default (on)

as in passed over

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The Authority said 489,255 vehicles passed over the bridge in June 2026.

— Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026
He’s particularly drawn to episodes that are discomforting for his countrymen—the Dreyfus Affair, and, a recent obsession, French accommodation in Nazi rule during the Occupation, a national embarrassment that was long passed over in silence.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of passed over

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All three projects—the ballroom, the arch, and the Kennedy Center—may soon be moving forward simultaneously, red tape cleared (or ignored).

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
What mattered was that the project ignored the fact that a ship is nothing but the tip of a very long logistical, regulatory, and infrastructure spear.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of ignored

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Outdated decor makes a space feel neglected, so refresh fabrics, lighting, and colors for a modern vibe.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
However, there was insufficient evidence that Gemini had lied to its customers or neglected to do due diligence with Genesis Global Capital, its main lending partner, according to the ruling viewed by CNBC.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of neglected

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On rare occasions the selection of award recipients has also served as a critique of public policy and institutional practices that have disregarded scientific evidence or been grounded in unscientific reasoning.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
By anointing Watson as their franchise savior, the Haslams disregarded all those women.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of disregarded

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Kupp nearly forgot one team (Ninja UKR) before the fan pointed it out to the Super Bowl LVI Most Valuable Player.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Fewer than 30% of Americans support a data center being built in their community and the reason why is simple; the industry forgot about consumers.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of forgot

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What often gets overlooked, the run Herman did knock in turned out to be the winning run in the game.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
No detail is overlooked—from antiques and scents to cheeky notes tucked in unexpected corners, the experience is intimate, playful, and deeply personal.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

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