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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— CNBC.com staff, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Cancer June 21 – July 22 Your mind is sharp today, especially for details other people miss.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

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