FAILED (AT) Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

failed (at)

verb

past tense of fail (at)

as in fell short (of)

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missed

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Right tackle Luke Goedeke tore his plantar fascia and suffered a severe foot contusion, and missed six games.

— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Bell, a fourth-round draft pick after his record-breaking senior year at UConn, missed the first two preseason games with a groin injury but starred in his debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the brand new Highmark Stadium on Thursday night.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

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