defaulting

verb

present participle of default
as in ignoring

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defaulting
  1. ignoring
  2. disregarding
  3. omitting
  4. failing
Verb
  • There is a danger in drawing comparisons between current events and the Nazi Holocaust, but there is a greater danger in ignoring the similarities.
    — David Pollak, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • When a motorist receives a moving violation, there are consequences for ignoring the summons.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of ignoring
Verb
  • Ellison says that email was sent to the company's firearms compliance team, but a team member admitted to disregarding the email in a deposition.
    — Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Fed focuses on underlying inflation, often disregarding volatile factors like tariffs or energy price swings, especially amidst the Iran War.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of disregarding
Verb
  • Trying to disinherit someone simply by omitting them from the will could backfire.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Much like whiteness itself, America can only admire its virtues by strategically omitting most of its own history.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of omitting
Verb
  • In a statement given to the The Athletic on Wednesday, Hampshire Police confirmed that Sterling had been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Last Year The Cowboys experienced a bizarre, roller-coaster 2025 season, ultimately finishing 7-9-1 and failing to qualify for the postseason.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of failing
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“Defaulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaulting. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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