Default and Loss

Default

Default noun - Loss due to not showing up.

Usage example: he lost the game by default

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Loss and default are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Loss" instead a noun "Default".

Nearby Words: defaulter, defaulting, defaulted

Loss noun - The act or an instance of not having or being able to find.

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Default and loss are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Default" instead a noun "Loss".

Nearby Word: losing

usual	usual default	usual loss
original	original default	original loss
real	real default	real loss
big	big default	big loss
Other adjectives: great, automatic, possible, minor, less, worst, previous, crippling.

Your default options are to either send in your crew, which will either result in a small reward or loss of one crew member, or play it safe and decline to assist.

Source: Giant Spider aka: Giant Spiders
Kidnapped by an Ally: The Kappa Tau pledge class kidnap Cappie and Rusty on their way to play golf with Omega Chi, resulting in their loss by default.

Source: Series / Greek
Losing him meant you lost all units you controlled, which is the default condition for Loss.

Source: <Hero> Must Survive

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