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as in neglectfulness
failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes
exhibiting his usual negligence, he failed to set the emergency brake, and the car rolled down the steep hill and crashed into the telephone pole
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as in neglect
the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action
the factory's owners are being charged with criminal negligence for the fire that killed a dozen workers
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Recent Examples of negligence
Jerry Adamson, a Texas man among the 172 passengers and six crew members who were forced to evacuate the burning American Airlines flight at DIA on March 13, is suing the airline for negligence and misconduct, court documents show.
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
Last week, a female CEO sued American Airlines for negligence, discrimination, and intentional infliction of emotional distress after a male passenger seated next to her in first class began masturbating during their eight-hour flight to Milan.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
According to the owner’s statement, the shop’s manager was fired for negligence and the facility was professionally cleaned and sanitized.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Barton had accused Rodriguez and the county of negligence.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
Last week, a female CEO sued American Airlines for negligence, discrimination, and intentional infliction of emotional distress after a male passenger seated next to her in first class began masturbating during their eight-hour flight to Milan.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
According to the owner’s statement, the shop’s manager was fired for negligence and the facility was professionally cleaned and sanitized.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Barton had accused Rodriguez and the county of negligence.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligence
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Some states routinely charge women with child neglect or endangerment for drug use during pregnancy (and even prescription medications have raised alarms).—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Anderson was arrested and charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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These setbacks highlight the inherent risks of space operations, where even minor failures can cost hundreds of millions and set timelines back by months or years.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
19 Apr. 2025
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But in reality, every success is built on a failure.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The president can make nominations but doesn't have direct oversight.—
Bonnie Bolden,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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If transitioning to a new field, emphasise skills like strategic planning, stakeholder management, problem-solving, or financial oversight – abilities that hold value regardless of industry.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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In Oklahoma, there are jurisdictions where children are assigned to charter schools by default, Garre said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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By default, the left stick adjusts altitude and rotation, while the right is used for lateral movement, so both hands must work together to maneuver the drone through the air.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Negligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligence. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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