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fail
verb as in be unsuccessful
Strongest matches
Strong matches
abort, backslide, blunder, deteriorate, fizzle, flop, flounder, fold, founder, miscarry, miss, slip
Weak matches
back wrong horse, be defeated, be demoted, be found lacking, be in vain, be ruined, come to naught, come to nothing, fall flat, fall short, fall through, go astray, go down, go down swinging, go downhill, go up in smoke, go wrong, hit bottom, hit the skids, lose control, lose out, lose status, meet with disaster, miss the boat, play into, run aground, turn out badly
verb as in abandon, forsake
verb as in lose money
Example Sentences
Meanwhile, the market has slipped into “extreme fear territory” after bitcoin failed to hold above the psychologically important $100,000 level, said Kelly.
The fresh entries that Mr. Novak has added to his troupe’s repertory thus faced stiff competition from Paul Taylor’s contributions, and ultimately failed to distinguish themselves.
Shohei Ohtani was awarded his fourth MVP award on Thursday, but the designation fails to encapsulate his influence on the team that employs him and the league in which he plays.
Th suit claims they failed to take action despite Vidal’s testimony vindicating Saldana.
Hamas has rejected the resolution, saying it fails to meet Palestinians' rights and demands.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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