1
as in negligence
the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action
we received a notice in the mail informing us of our delinquency in paying our utility bill
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as in lateness
the quality or state of being late
delinquency of our mortgage payment meant that we would have to pay a surcharge
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Recent Examples of delinquency
Many Americans are struggling with these costs, and delinquencies on auto loans hit their highest rate in more than 30 years, Fitch Ratings said last month.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
And the evidence is there - excess savings from the Covid era are nearly gone, credit card delinquencies are at a 12-year high, and businesses are issuing cautious forecasts citing demand fragility.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
As protections implemented during the pandemic era expire, borrowers who fall behind on payments could soon see their delinquencies reflected on credit reports — a shift that may carry long-term financial consequences.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
In California, before 2020, the delinquency and default rates were very low, according to a 2023 study by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
And the evidence is there - excess savings from the Covid era are nearly gone, credit card delinquencies are at a 12-year high, and businesses are issuing cautious forecasts citing demand fragility.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
As protections implemented during the pandemic era expire, borrowers who fall behind on payments could soon see their delinquencies reflected on credit reports — a shift that may carry long-term financial consequences.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
In California, before 2020, the delinquency and default rates were very low, according to a 2023 study by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delinquency
Noun
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Reasonable limits on liability • Exclusions for gross negligence or willful misconduct Tip: Always read these clauses carefully and ask your attorney to explain them in plain English.—
Stephen Nalley,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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In a more extreme case, an 81-year-old hunter was deemed liable for negligence after accidentally shooting someone while out pheasant hunting in South Windsor in 2023.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2025
Noun
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By law, the president can only fire members for cause, such as neglect of duty or malfeasance.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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Izquierdo decides emotionally wrenching cases involving abuse and neglect where a child’s custody is at stake.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2025
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The message tardiness sends is clear—this opportunity isn't a priority for you.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Historically, the climate movement blamed fossil fuel companies for policy tardiness.—
Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The United States is a place where property rights should by default be respected and protected.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2025
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Because the Texas government has consistently turned down commercial offers from investment groups to build new natural gas power plants, the state by default has gone all-in on the wind and solar farms that have exploded across the landscape.—
Ed Hirs,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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By all metrics, the High-Speed Rail is a colossal failure.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Scientists at a California biotech company first identified the disease, which, if left untreated, can lead to liver failure and death.—
Scott Suckow,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The only real way to exercise oversight and have a voice would be through the ranking memberships on important committees, particularly the House Oversight, Judiciary, Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce Committees.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2025
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And thanks to what many consider to be a loophole in the 2018 farm bill, THC beverage makers have been able to rapidly launch their products across the country with little oversight.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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“Delinquency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delinquency. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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