ARREARAGES Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

arrearages

noun

plural of arrearage

as in debts

something (as money) which is owed the new buyer must pay the arrearage on the home before moving in

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debts

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About $1 billion in unpaid debts was added in less than two years during Johnson’s term as of November 2025, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
That’s after excluding wealth from the top 1% of households, subtracting debts and other liabilities, as well as deducting retirement spending, charitable donations, taxes and fees.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

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