delinquently

adverb

as in later
after the due, usual, or proper time he always paid his bills, but usually delinquently

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delinquently
  1. later
  2. late
  3. eventually
  4. slowly
Adverb
  • The film from writer-director Elle Sofe Sara will get a theatrical release in early 2027 before launching on digital platforms later next year.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • With Yeager ineligible for election to retain his seat and Saunders stepping down to retire at the end of this term later this year, neither will be on the council long-term going forward.
    — James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of later
Adverb
  • After nine consecutive losses against the Minnesota Lynx, the Valkyries finally broke through on Monday night in Minneapolis, setting the tone early and running away with the game late in the fourth quarter en route to a 80-66 win.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Still, the administration late Monday filed a motion asking that the second hold be removed, and has posted new regulations from the Postal Service that would go into effect Tuesday if the legal pathway is fully cleared.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of late
Adverb
  • The administration’s hope is that eventually the Iranian leadership will capitulate and compromise.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The tweet above was eventually slapped with a Community Note debunking the claims.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of eventually
Adverb
  • Moving slowly is important and will help keep you off a buck’s radar.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Pets Table takes a fresh approach by slowly cooking its recipes to help maintain naturally occurring vitamins, protein content, and flavor.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of slowly
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“Delinquently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delinquently. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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