defaulted

verb

Definition of defaultednext
past tense of default
as in ignored

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  1. ignored
  2. omitted
  3. failed
Verb
  • His dominance is creating an air of intimidation that shouldn’t go ignored.
    — Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Black electorate feeling ‘neglected and ignored’ Tensions within the party in Florida could be seen as early as April when President Joe Biden came to Tampa for an event.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of ignored
Verb
  • In fact, there are many aspects of Haymitch’s games that were omitted from the Quarter Quell’s footage; Haymitch’s attempts to destroy the arena are obviously not shown, nor are his discovery of the tunnels beneath the berms.
    — Ashley Wolfgang, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
  • During the credits, a voiceover also omitted the former Royal’s last name.
    — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of omitted
Verb
  • González’s defeat marks the third consecutive time that the party of Rafael Correa, the country’s most influential president this century, failed to return to the presidency.
    — Gonzalo Solano and Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • But the Dodgers — as has so often been the case over the last couple of weeks — failed to tack on.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of failed
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