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as in neglectfulness
failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes
exhibiting his usual negligence, he failed to set the emergency brake, and the car rolled down the steep hill and crashed into the telephone pole
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as in neglect
the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action
the factory's owners are being charged with criminal negligence for the fire that killed a dozen workers
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Recent Examples of negligence
The Stewards' complaint — one of several lawsuits filed against the camp — accused Camp Mystic of negligence and gross negligence, alleging that their daughter was ordered to remain in her cabin while waiting for instructions on what to do next.
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Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Torres-García’s estate is seeking $75 million in damages, claiming DCF negligence.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
There were no views of the evidence that could support a verdict in Nuñez’s favor, and no reasonable juror could find that Nuñez proved the essential elements of either negligence or negligent infliction of emotional distress as required under Florida law, Trawick ruled.
—Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The family is claiming negligence and wrongful death on the part of the defendants for not maintaining and inspecting the mine, remediating any hazardous conditions, and warning others of those dangers.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Torres-García’s estate is seeking $75 million in damages, claiming DCF negligence.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
There were no views of the evidence that could support a verdict in Nuñez’s favor, and no reasonable juror could find that Nuñez proved the essential elements of either negligence or negligent infliction of emotional distress as required under Florida law, Trawick ruled.
—Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The family is claiming negligence and wrongful death on the part of the defendants for not maintaining and inspecting the mine, remediating any hazardous conditions, and warning others of those dangers.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligence
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Cornelius endorsed the revitalization plan in 2022, which seeks to modernize the area and fix problems stemming from long-term neglect.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Strength in one pillar supports the others; neglect in one weakens all three.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The company has built its identity around taking AI safety more seriously than its rivals, creating sky-high expectations for model security that jar with its apparent carelessness; the fact that Mythos was exposed through such a basic and predictable failure only underscores that.—
Robert Hart,
The Verge,
23 Apr. 2026
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Most bark problems come from carelessness from mowing or weed-eating too close to the tree, stripping off the bark and allowing entry.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Their bite can lead to rapid respiratory failure and paralysis without prompt medical treatment.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Doe alleges the school’s failure to act caused long-term emotional and psychological harm that continues today.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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Under federal Commodities Futures Trading Commission oversight, prediction markets offer consumers a way to effectively bet on Derby outcomes without any pari-mutuel complexity, with no changing odds, no separate account, and no exotic bet types.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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One of the companies contracting with the Pentagon said its agreement required human oversight in certain situations.—
Ben Finley,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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If the borrower defaults on the loan, or is in virtual default, the private equity firm could sue, and accept equity rather than cash.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan claims that in an ideal draft class everyone taken before the fifth round should eventually become NFL starters, and not by default (injury).—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Negligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligence. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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