Thesaurus results for INSOLVENCY

insolvency

noun

(ˌ)in-ˈsäl-vən(t)-sē

Definition of insolvency next

as in bankruptcy

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 insolvency In 1983, with Social Security facing insolvency, Congress passed legislation that gradually raised the full retirement age to 67. —

Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026 By 2024, the onetime unicorn was facing insolvency. —

Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026 In order to dodge insolvency, State Farm was granted a 17% emergency rate hike for homeowners, plus other premium increases for renters, condo owners and certain property owners. —

Pat Maio, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026 Since 2008, Congress has transferred more than $275 billion into the Trust Fund to prevent insolvency, according to the non-partisan Congressional Research Service. —

Louis Sigaud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insolvency

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bankruptcy

Noun

Bed Bath & Beyond closed its 360 brick-and-mortar locations in 2023 after filing for bankruptcy.

— Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
He was accused of embezzling client funds for his own personal spending; he was sued by his former law firm partners; and his law firm was facing bankruptcy.

— Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026