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failing

[fey-ling] / ˈfeɪ lɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

not well, weak

Synonyms

STRONG

declining defeated faint scant scanty short shy wanting

WEAK

deficient feeble inadequate insufficient scarce unavailing unprosperous unsuccessful unsufficient unthriving vain

Antonyms

STRONG

adequate enough sufficient

WEAK

OK healthy rebounding strong thriving well

NOUN

lapse, shortcoming

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defect deficiency drawback error failure fault flaw foible frailty imperfection weakness

STRONG

infirmity miscarriage misfortune vice

WEAK

blind spot weak point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage benefit perfection strength

WEAK

strong point

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About 600,000 people still get water from systems that state regulators say are failing to meet safe drinking water standards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He also faced criticism from his rivals for failing to offer detailed housing and healthcare policies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

A French consumer advocacy group filed the claim alleging "planned obsolescence" in 2020, saying the Japanese giant knew some controllers were failing too quickly.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

They were also convicted of a second charge of failing to comply with the unlocking of mobile phones.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I squeezed my eyes shut, trying and failing to hold back the tears oozing out.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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