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
Credit delinquency means credit payments are at least 90 days past due.
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Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Many Americans are feeling the pinch of higher prices: Gas prices reached an average of $4.01 per gallon at the end of March, while mortgage delinquencies jumped and student loan delinquencies remained at historic highs.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The New York Fed used an analysis of consumer credit data and defined delinquency rates as being 90 days past due on any credit purchase, such as auto loans or mortgage payments.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Student loan delinquency has exploded to 25% of those in debt — nearly triple the pre-pandemic rate.
—Richard Cordray, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Many Americans are feeling the pinch of higher prices: Gas prices reached an average of $4.01 per gallon at the end of March, while mortgage delinquencies jumped and student loan delinquencies remained at historic highs.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The New York Fed used an analysis of consumer credit data and defined delinquency rates as being 90 days past due on any credit purchase, such as auto loans or mortgage payments.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Student loan delinquency has exploded to 25% of those in debt — nearly triple the pre-pandemic rate.
—Richard Cordray, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delinquency
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In California, with its history of wildfires often caused by arson or negligence, prosecutors have not shied away from filing criminal charges, including murder, against people suspected of starting blazes or explosions, Taylor said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Jurors found Smith was liable for negligence in Dalessio’s death and awarded her family $15,235,245, court papers said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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At the George offices, Berman loses it once and for all at John’s lateness, his indifference to the daily operations of the magazine, and his hardheaded refusal to consider the TV show.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The lateness of the case is the Democrats’ own fault.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Among other complaints, detainees there allege systemic medical neglect and inadequate food and water.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Improper cleaning can do as much damage to your deck as neglect.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
14 Apr. 2026
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Such an occurrence is only startling at Florida because the previous man who stood behind that podium had a habit of tardiness.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Your partner’s frustration about your tardiness becomes, in your mind, an indictment of your character.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
25 Mar. 2026
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For now, Skills is rolling out to Gemini in Chrome on Mac, Windows, and ChromeOS PCs that have set English (US) as the default Chrome language.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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Certain categories, like social hangouts or free-form drawing, are excluded by default for younger users.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Investigators said pressure from a nearby metal pipe increased stress underground and caused the failure.—
Lexi Salazar,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Not if, but when coastal conditions change, the city currently retains the ability to reinforce unstable areas or adjust alignments, maintaining continuous access for residents and the public, similar to Coast Walk Trail realignment in 2016 following a trail failure.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Her euthanasia had been unanimously approved, as the law requires, by two doctors, a lawyer and a review and oversight body; and it had been scheduled to take place on 2 August 2024.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
11 Apr. 2026
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Krepich said the probe was ongoing as the administration still has concerns with New York's oversight of personal care services and the Medicaid program, and is reviewing the state's response to last month's letter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Delinquency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delinquency. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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