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
Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
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
Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025
Following the incident, he was again adjudicated delinquent and placed in Lincoln Hills School for one year.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
As this case clearly demonstrates, condominium associations pursuing delinquent assessments through lien foreclosures must strictly adhere to the statutory requirements governing notices of intent to record a claim of lien.
—Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
Wearing a hoodie and with an extreme case of the shakes, Glynn-Carney’s George seems less like a lawyer than an addict, or a delinquent.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025
Following the incident, he was again adjudicated delinquent and placed in Lincoln Hills School for one year.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delinquent
Adjective
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The same happened on Artemis 1, a delayed but ultimately successful uncrewed mission to lunar orbit that flew in late 2022.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The delayed and low-key nature of that April news conference would make for a stark contrast with the unveiling of another round of immigration legislation just 10 months later.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Students who missed a class while participating were cited as being absent or tardy, U-46 officials said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The likes of tardy tax refunds at the IRS, super-slow disability resolutions at the SSA, and long phone hold times at both agencies are among the most prominent failings that prod so many Americans into believing that government doesn’t work.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 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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Democrats sent Republicans and the White House an immigration enforcement counteroffer late Monday night, though there’s still no strong momentum for a deal.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Paramount has already filed a lawsuit over the merger battle, so WBD’s latest by-the-book move might also be seen as a legal safeguard.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But Adams also deserves some belated credit (and don’t be shocked when his former colleagues toss him a GM of the Year vote or two).—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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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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Across lead and supporting categories, the field is defined by generational clashes, overdue narratives, potential history-makers and a few spoilers who could upend what pundits and awards enthusiasts are expecting.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Connecticut is in the middle of a long overdue conversation about housing.—
Waleed Albakry,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 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 19 Feb. 2026.
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