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
Jeffrey and Sherrie Comitz of Mooresville face misdemeanor charges that include contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and allowing an unlicensed person to drive, according to court documents.
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Joe Marusak
june 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2026
Automatic debit programs can help ensure that student loan payments are made in full and on time, reducing the risk of delinquency and default.
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Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
As a result, Mencia is on the California Franchise Tax Board’s list of top 500 tax delinquencies in both the personal and corporate income categories.
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Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
This financial setback and numerous other loan delinquencies and foreclosure proceedings have erupted with increasing frequency as the Bay Area hotel market is locked in a downturn.
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for delinquency
Joe Marusak
june 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2026
Automatic debit programs can help ensure that student loan payments are made in full and on time, reducing the risk of delinquency and default.
—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
As a result, Mencia is on the California Franchise Tax Board’s list of top 500 tax delinquencies in both the personal and corporate income categories.
—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
This financial setback and numerous other loan delinquencies and foreclosure proceedings have erupted with increasing frequency as the Bay Area hotel market is locked in a downturn.
—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for delinquency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delinquency
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The motion does not address the core negligence and wrongful death claims stemming from the crash itself but seeks to dismiss claims related to emergency dispatch and allegations Riverside County officials failed to protect the victims after the collision.
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Charges have since been dismissed against three, including Nores — all of whom were accused of negligence.
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In 2024, military and overseas ballots were rejected for lateness at more than eight times the rate of domestic mail ballots, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.
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This extreme lateness is really unnecessary and New York State should join 46 of its siblings and use the standard July 1 date (Texas, Alabama, Michigan have autumn dates).
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Even if the weather is perfect, summer is a busy season that can sometimes cause the garden to experience neglect.
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Supporters portray the Business Improvement District as a fix for years of neglect and crime, while opponents fear gentrification, over-policing and businesses gaining control over public space.
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Obama briskly entered and immediately apologized for tardiness.
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In this case, though, Brenden Aaronson’s family was willing to forgive the tardiness.
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The default rule, in essence, is that lawful gun owners may carry their weapons unless told otherwise, according to the decision.
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But Hawaii and other states flipped the default, prohibiting guns unless an owner gives express permission, rather than allowing guns unless they’re expressly prohibited.
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Taking the midway point of those numbers, an opening weekend of $45 million would be a monumental failure.
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Then came this spring’s historic and devastating floods across northern Michigan — in some areas, for the first time anyone can remember — swamping homes, pushing dams to the brink of failure and washing out roadways.
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The County's Resident Advisory Committee formed just over a year ago and is now providing oversight of the millions of dollars the county now has.
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Parias' case showcases the nexus of the issues — and the narrow scope of oversight and resources within the judicial and agency level for someone injured by the federal agency that is also detaining them.
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“Delinquency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delinquency. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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