as in delayed
not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time
the bank was annoyed because our check was delinquent
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Recent Examples of delinquent
Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
While many delinquent accounts never make it to court, debt collection lawsuits are far from rare, especially for certain types of balances.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
David Clarey, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The boy was adjudicated delinquent on the disorderly conduct charge.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
In addition, a growing number of Saks’ bills fell into the delinquent category at 91-plus days late.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
While many delinquent accounts never make it to court, debt collection lawsuits are far from rare, especially for certain types of balances.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
Following the incident, he was again adjudicated delinquent and placed in Lincoln Hills School for one year.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The boy was adjudicated delinquent on the disorderly conduct charge.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delinquent
Adjective
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Some common reasons for delayed deliveries include bad weather, heavy traffic, high delivery demand during holidays, customs delays for international packages and operational problems like vehicle breakdowns, Amazon said online.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
26 Jan. 2026
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The series starring Morris Chestnut was initially held back for another midseason run on Sundays before being summoned to the fall schedule to fill in for the delayed CIA, landing behind FBI on Mondays.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As the Tribune reported last week, school districts throughout Cook County had absorbed a stunning $121 million plus in costs (and that merely is as of Dec. 28) because of the tardy distribution of cash from property taxes.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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My friend’s supervisor, however, happened to notice her fourth tardy arrival and gave her a stern warning, per protocol.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The fight almost bankrupts the town of Shelby, Montana, which borrowed heavily to stage it. 1930 — Helen Wills Moody wins her fourth straight singles title at Wimbledon with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Elizabeth Ryan.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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The expectation is set early in the series, when an alderman who tries to swindle George bankrupts himself in the process, then kills himself in shame.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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What began in Tehran late December in response to the collapse in currency and economic conditions quickly took on a political character -- with crowds on the streets openly calling for regime change.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In fact, afternoon highs are forecast to stay below freezing, making this an unusually persistent cold spell for late January.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That’s true historically — Netflix ran a 10K on streaming before Disney could lace up its sneakers, prompting a mad belated frenzy from the Burbank firm to get its own service up and running more than a decade later, in 2019.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Dec. 2025
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China, meanwhile, is living with the long shadow of its one-child policy, which was eased to a two-child rule in 2016 and then to a three-child policy in 2021 in a belated push to boost births.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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That rogues’ gallery includes such reprobates as Maura Healey, the fake Indian, Ed Markey, Seth Moulton, crackpot leftist Juliette Kayyem… Percentage of contribution Summers made to Democrats: 100 percent.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
22 Nov. 2025
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Unlike Vegas with its cast of reprobates and wackos, this joint is classy and clean and just a wee bit indulgent.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Utility bills are overdue, the ice maintenance system is failing, and creditors are threatening repossession.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Inyo County Search and Rescue (SAR) team, which works under the authority of the local sheriff's office, says it was notified Monday that a hiker on the mountain was overdue.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Like the scrappy bird in their nickname, the tenacious Toronto Blue Jays have clawed their way to 45 come-from-behind victories – most in the major leagues – and 87 overall, tops in the American League with under two weeks left in the 2025 campaign.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Delinquent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delinquent. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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