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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
Terril Johnson’s wife of more than 54 years, Linda Johnson, of Los Angeles, his son, daughter-in-law, grandson and three granddaughters are suing on claims of negligence and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
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Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The teen driver was charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence, along with two infractions -- driving at an unsafe speed and violation of the provisional licensing program, prosecutors confirmed to ABC News on Thursday.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
The claims, a precursor to potential lawsuits, accuse the county of negligence in designing and maintaining the road, among other allegations.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Why timing matters Industry data shows that most coverage lapses occur not because of negligence but because of short-term cash shortages.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
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Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The teen driver was charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence, along with two infractions -- driving at an unsafe speed and violation of the provisional licensing program, prosecutors confirmed to ABC News on Thursday.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
The claims, a precursor to potential lawsuits, accuse the county of negligence in designing and maintaining the road, among other allegations.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Why timing matters Industry data shows that most coverage lapses occur not because of negligence but because of short-term cash shortages.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligence
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The student’s mother was sentenced to a total of nearly four years in prison for child neglect and federal weapons charges.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Organizers also say historic status would help prevent demolition by neglect.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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Irankunda’s goal was the result of Niko Sigur’s carelessness with the ball in Canada’s own half, and Luc de Fougerolles’ inability to clear the ball as well.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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That variation isn’t a byproduct of carelessness or confusion.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
9 Oct. 2025
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The failures of that occupation were many, relating to security, governance, the economy, and provision of basic municipal services.—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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My father had two superpowers that saved him in the face of all those failures—his talent for telling stories and gardening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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With House control, Democrats could have oversight hearings and dig more into just what is happening now.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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Following Lionsgate’s acquisition of Summit in 2012, Barber was promoted several times, ultimately overseeing theatrical sales and distribution across North America with additional oversight in the UK/Ireland.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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Auto lending is in turmoil, with delinquencies and defaults rising across income levels and credit tiers.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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This happened because the countries' leaders often stuck to the commitment to back the money with gold, which led to debt defaults and deflationary depressions.—
Ray Dalio,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Negligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligence. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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