as in failures
the inability to pay one's debts
learned the hard way the costs of declaring bankruptcy
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Recent Examples of bankruptcies
Two bankruptcies and six law enforcement jobs in three years.
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Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Trump had numerous bankruptcies.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
There’s a misconception that Bradham disappeared after the bankruptcies.
—Ryan Wilusz, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Farm bankruptcies, while still relatively low, continued to climb in 2025, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The additional financial pressure is mounting on top of low crop prices and an increasing number of farm bankruptcies following the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Most negative information — including late payments, collections and charge-offs — stays on your credit report for 7 years, although bankruptcies can remain for up to 10 years.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the number of Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies reached 315, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
—Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
For some companies, the shutdowns are due to bankruptcies, lease expirations, or long‑running shifts toward e‑commerce sales.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Trump had numerous bankruptcies.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
There’s a misconception that Bradham disappeared after the bankruptcies.
—Ryan Wilusz, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Farm bankruptcies, while still relatively low, continued to climb in 2025, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The additional financial pressure is mounting on top of low crop prices and an increasing number of farm bankruptcies following the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Most negative information — including late payments, collections and charge-offs — stays on your credit report for 7 years, although bankruptcies can remain for up to 10 years.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the number of Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies reached 315, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
—Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
For some companies, the shutdowns are due to bankruptcies, lease expirations, or long‑running shifts toward e‑commerce sales.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bankruptcies
Noun
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The city now has a golden opportunity to learn from past failures by adopting a fairer, more accountable standard.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Severe storms on Monday night at the weir in the West Michigan community of Manistee caused a series of power failures to the holding tanks and the equipment that keep steelhead alive during egg collection efforts, the DNR said.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mak’s wife, Kit Chan, 74, likened their home to ruins.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Drone video shows the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil in ruins following the Israel Defense Force's strikes on the area.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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MacGuineas also emphasized the pressing need to address long-term entitlement program insolvencies, specifically Medicare and Social Security trust funds, which face financial depletion without reform within roughly seven years.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The impact on business is particularly pronounced as rising global debt can undermine consumer spending, trigger higher borrowing fees, suppress available capital and result in corporate bankruptcies and/or insolvencies.—
Mitch Salchow,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Bankruptcies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bankruptcies. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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