Thesaurus results for BACKLOGS

backlogs

noun

plural of backlog

as in inventories

a large number of jobs or items that are waiting to be finished or processed We have a huge backlog of orders yet to be filled.

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Recent Examples of backlogs But a physician isn't a coding expert, and that note gets passed to a back office of coders churning through backlogs, applying codes without the clinical context. — Mike Valli, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Strong demand for air freight and long Airbus and Boeing delivery backlogs are making passenger-to-freighter conversions an attractive way to get more value from existing aircraft. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 7 July 2026 Sea Rangers offer a Swiss Army knife’s dexterity, pursuing government contracts across the European Union and United Kingdom to tackle the tedium of climate compliance and the drudgery of clearing those backlogs. — Richard Morgan, Time, 29 June 2026 Viewed alongside shipments, inventories, and backlogs, durable goods orders can provide valuable clues about business investment, consumer demand, and the economy’s overall direction. — Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 June 2026 On-site, behind-the-meter generation lets operators scale without waiting on the grid or hitting consumers in the wallet, and rapid-deployment options like fuel cells can keep pace with development otherwise constrained by gas-turbine backlogs and long nuclear lead times. — Vimal Kapur, Fortune, 23 June 2026 During the pandemic, backlogs ballooned as embassies and consulates temporarily suspended routine visa services. — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 In his latest letter, Bisignano also outlined steps the IRS has taken to address longstanding case backlogs, particularly those involving identity theft victim assistance cases. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Seroka noted that cargo continues to move unimpeded through the port, with no vessel backlogs or cargo delays. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 June 2026

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Noun

Pipeline line fill, tank bottoms and other operational inventories are often carried on company balance sheets but generate little direct revenue.

— Mia Gindis, Fortune, 9 July 2026
That persistent threat kept oil prices high through March, April and May, sending gas prices surging and global oil inventories to dangerously low levels.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of inventories

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Keep the area around your home free from debris, such as leaf piles, mulch, and grass clippings.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026
Whether Spatial surrounds its reggae-toasting host with piles of drums, disorienting electronic beats, or locomotive rock music, Scratch abides as crooner, barker, mystic, meditation coach — whatever the moment requires.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026

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The team also works to make sure the rescue workers have the tools, food, supplies and transportation while abroad, as well as oversee the trip back home.

— Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The clinic offers vaccinations for dogs and cats, rabies vaccinations, licensing, microchips, pet food and other supplies.

— Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

Definition of supplies

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This summer’s edition will feature spring/summer 2027 collections, alongside a lineup of immersive activations, educational sessions, emerging designer showcases and networking opportunities.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
That initiative came shortly after the UK announced sanctions on seven of Russia’s wealthiest oligarchs, including some with significant art collections, such as Roman Abramovich and Oleg Deripaska.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of collections

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Earlier this spring, two hobbyist treasure hunters uncovered one of the largest Viking coin hoards ever found in Norway after discovering dozens of silver coins in a field.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Though bronze objects had been found previously, with other Wendel rings reported surfacing nearby, neck rings are typically found buried with other goods or in hoards.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026

Definition of hoards

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In all, the foundation, backed by multi-billionaires Henry and Susan Samueli, said the two funds will give about $15 million to 89 nonprofits.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
As the original letter noted, the daughter-in-law and son are paying quite a lot of money for the mother’s care because the mother doesn’t have the funds.

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Definition of funds

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The economic damage from the energy shock has been limited partly because countries could draw on existing oil stockpiles and because oil-exporting countries outside the Persian Gulf stepped up production.

— Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The stockpiles of older devices and components are depleted, and anything newly manufactured will have a higher bill of materials.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of stockpiles

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As the Eaton and Palisades fires roared across the Altadena area and the coastal Santa Monica Mountains in January 2025, the flames were fueled in part by accumulations of bone-dry chaparral, brush and other vegetation.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
The snowpacks that feed the river hit their lowest level on record this year, with snow accumulations in Colorado’s high country peaking a month early in March and containing just half the average moisture.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 8 June 2026

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