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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
Gonzalo Solano and Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
However, that deal got nixed because the Lakers failed Williams’ physical, creating an awkward situation.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
The judge also denied the city’s request for a default judgment after the defendants failed to appear in court.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 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
The Biden administration tried and failed to block numerous tech deals, including Meta’s purchase of a small virtual reality start-up, Within.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Consider a taxpayer who failed to file an FBAR for a $50,000 Swiss account by April 15, 2018 (for the 2017 tax year), with the automatic extension expiring October 15, 2018.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Heck, Sporting failed to even win a single one of its six preseason matches across trips to Miami and California, despite playing a college team and a USL club.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article A driver who failed to pull over for a traffic stop led authorities on a pursuit — some times at slow speeds — that lasted more than two hours Sunday as a sheriff’s helicopter followed him through North County.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
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
However, that deal got nixed because the Lakers failed Williams’ physical, creating an awkward situation.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
The judge also denied the city’s request for a default judgment after the defendants failed to appear in court.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 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
The Biden administration tried and failed to block numerous tech deals, including Meta’s purchase of a small virtual reality start-up, Within.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Consider a taxpayer who failed to file an FBAR for a $50,000 Swiss account by April 15, 2018 (for the 2017 tax year), with the automatic extension expiring October 15, 2018.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Heck, Sporting failed to even win a single one of its six preseason matches across trips to Miami and California, despite playing a college team and a USL club.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article A driver who failed to pull over for a traffic stop led authorities on a pursuit — some times at slow speeds — that lasted more than two hours Sunday as a sheriff’s helicopter followed him through North County.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for failed
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But the Supreme Court denied the court order and requests to President Donald Trump from family, supporters and her attorney were unsuccessful.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Min and Chris’ closest friends, Kelly Marie Tran’s Angela, a research scientist, and Lily Gladstone’s Lee, an Indigenous community organizer, have been struggling to conceive a child; Lee has just found out that her second round of IVF has been unsuccessful.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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The result of both inadequate support for new mothers and poor medical advice was that more and more mothers bottle-fed their babies cow’s milk.—
Made by History,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Others wanted to send a balanced budget using the inadequate funds proposed, along with a resolution demanding more money.—
Josh Michtom,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fewer than 100 members of the military died from COVID-19, according to the Department of Defense.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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An American Airlines worker died after they were struck by a ramp vehicle on the tarmac at an airport on Monday morning.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Yet his regime collapsed within days of the start of a coordinated rebel offensive.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024
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The 150ft section of the pier that collapsed, which included a restroom, was being worked on after it had been damaged by storms in the past.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Those looking for salvation from Beijing are likely to be disappointed.—
Thomas J. Bollyky,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Mar. 2025
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Others were disappointed on the teen's behalf that her dad didn't step in to support her.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Then, someone forgot the rings.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the stage is dominated by columns with a terra cotta effect, but little else; the world Othello and Iago inhabits seems less drained of color than awaiting it, as if Leon forgot to put it there in the first place.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The overseers of funds and investments for California, Illinois and half a dozen other states cite Tesla’s sagging stock, disappointing first-quarter deliveries and surge of trade-ins by vehicle owners as being among their causes for concern.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals had a disappointing season in 2024, barely missing out on the playoffs.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Failed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/failed. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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