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
And there are indications—such as a rising credit card delinquency rate—that more folks are having problems paying their bills today than when the Fed did that survey more than a year ago.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Federal debts that might trigger offsets include federal income tax delinquencies, student loan defaults, and SSA overpayments.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, which has tracked credit card delinquencies since 2012, reports that the situation has never been worse.
—Pete Grieve, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Even if mortgage delinquencies rise, lenders today are more likely to offer modifications or forbearance rather than push for foreclosure.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Federal debts that might trigger offsets include federal income tax delinquencies, student loan defaults, and SSA overpayments.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, which has tracked credit card delinquencies since 2012, reports that the situation has never been worse.
—Pete Grieve, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Even if mortgage delinquencies rise, lenders today are more likely to offer modifications or forbearance rather than push for foreclosure.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delinquency
Noun
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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
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Barton had accused Rodriguez and the county of negligence.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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For the second year in a row, the five open restrooms are mirrorless, a decision the school’s principal said is an attempt to reduce tardiness and distractions caused by students crowding around mirrors, putting on makeup and touching up their hair.—
Brittany Pierola Diaz,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Cyber tardiness The compounding failures in PowerSchool's crisis self-author a cyber readiness agenda that executives, boards, investors, tech leaders and schools must address.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By default, the request will go to Justice Samuel Alito, who handles emergency appeals arising from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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Many devices are not secure by default, and frequent vulnerabilities are discovered.—
AJ Bubb,
Forbes.com,
17 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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Saturday's talks in Rome between the Trump administration and the Islamic Republic of Iran over the rogue regime’s failure to dismantle its illicit nuclear weapons program have raised pressing questions about whether Tehran will adhere to a new deal.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Burgum claimed the project's approval under the Biden administration was rushed and lacked proper oversight.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration is drawing up plans that would end most of its routine food safety inspections work, multiple federal health officials tell CBS News, and effectively outsource this oversight to state and local authorities.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Delinquency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delinquency. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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