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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
Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
According to the union, the company has failed to honor a commitment made in February to reach a labor agreement this year.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
An effort after the 2008 incident to limit them to farms failed in the legislature.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Some have gotten long-term contracts and failed to live up to them.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
In the process of collecting talent, Adams failed to assemble a team built to win at the NHL level.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
But the House failed to follow suit.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
However, her measure failed to advance within the House of Commons.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The discussions were disclosed as part of a behind-closed-doors Nevada court case, during which Rupert Murdoch failed in an attempt to alter his family trust in favor of his eldest son Lachlan Murdoch.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Passing that threshold in one year doesn't mean countries have failed, however.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
According to the union, the company has failed to honor a commitment made in February to reach a labor agreement this year.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
An effort after the 2008 incident to limit them to farms failed in the legislature.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Some have gotten long-term contracts and failed to live up to them.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
In the process of collecting talent, Adams failed to assemble a team built to win at the NHL level.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
But the House failed to follow suit.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
However, her measure failed to advance within the House of Commons.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The discussions were disclosed as part of a behind-closed-doors Nevada court case, during which Rupert Murdoch failed in an attempt to alter his family trust in favor of his eldest son Lachlan Murdoch.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for failed
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School’s Punishment of Black Student Suspended Over Hairstyle Doesn’t Violate the Law, Judge Rules Sawicki, who is representing the plaintiff, told the Dallas Morning News that efforts to settle the case out of court were unsuccessful, which led to the filing of the lawsuit.David Chiu, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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An attempt to steal an ATM inside the store was unsuccessful.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Farmers in developing nations face challenges such as low productivity, limited market access, inadequate risk management tools and restricted financial resources.Stefano Carganico, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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One study in 2020 found that inadequate nutrition can significantly contribute to fatigue in older adults.7 Personality Traits Individuals who are high achievers may struggle to fully relax, said Ahrabi-Nejad.Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2024
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After a lifetime of making people laugh, Newhart died on July 18 at his home in Los Angeles.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The elder Fink died shortly after the consummation of that deal.Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 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
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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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Ordinarily, this may have disappointed the team.Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Airing of Grievances happens immediately after dinner is served, where everyone at the table vents about how they've been disappointed in the past year.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Nissan in particular has struggled recently, especially in the key American market, where sales have weakened.Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nike's overreliance on promotions, for example, weakened its premium image.Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Father of the bride forgot something very important An amusing story from England showed that mistakes can happen to anyone – even on one of the most important days of someone's life.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
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All of those visual elements and I completely forgot about the engine.New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
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While Vinicius Jr was briefly unavailable because of a hamstring injury, the spotlight was even more firmly on Mbappe, and his performances were disappointing.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Following a disappointing season with high expectations, the Jets will have a new coach, a new general manager, and likely a new quarterback in 2025.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Failed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/failed. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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