FAIL (AT) Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

fail (at)

verb

Definition of fail (at)

as in to fall short (of)

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miss

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In the early days, the page teemed with posts sharing objects found, along with heartfelt and, at times, gut-wrenching pleas for missing personal items.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
After making all six of his shots and four of his free throws on Friday, Lendeborg was 0 for 4 from the field and missed both of his foul shots in the first half.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

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