INSOLVENCIES Synonyms: 5 Similar and Opposite Words

insolvencies

noun

Definition of insolvencies next

plural of insolvency

as in bankruptcies

the inability to pay one's debts unless the economy improves, many resorts in the area face insolvency

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Recent Examples of insolvencies MacGuineas also emphasized the pressing need to address long-term entitlement program insolvencies, specifically Medicare and Social Security trust funds, which face financial depletion without reform within roughly seven years. —

Dave Smith, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025 The impact on business is particularly pronounced as rising global debt can undermine consumer spending, trigger higher borrowing fees, suppress available capital and result in corporate bankruptcies and/or insolvencies. —

Mitch Salchow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insolvencies

bankruptcies

Noun

And, while there are a few different types of bankruptcies, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is often seen as the more responsible path.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Retail bankruptcies have had a major impact on malls and their landlords who must seek out new tenants to fill sites being vacated, and/or devise redevelopment plans.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026