as in inventories
a large number of jobs or items that are waiting to be finished or processed
We have a huge backlog of orders yet to be filled.
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Recent Examples of backlogs
Rather, officials argue, the program added to the immigration backlogs because 75,000 of the people who came on the parole program have applied for asylum.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
The backlogs and their attendant delays results in additional assets hitting the weak market over a period of time so prices will remain soft.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
This helps teams move faster, clear backlogs and boost performance.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
However, a variety of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and DMV backlogs delayed the deadline for more than a decade.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Despite the slowdown, businesses ramped up input purchases at the fastest rate since July 2019, aiming to clear backlogs of work.
—Reuters, 3 Apr. 2025
Processing delays like this declined to over 12 months during the pandemic, and many have concerns that the workforce reduction will result in even greater backlogs than in 2020.
—Cindy McGhee, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
What to do if you are impacted The county works with providers and individuals affected by backlogs in order to prioritize those at risk of service loss, said Sophia Thompson, director of the county’s Social Services Department.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025
County officials expect current backlogs to be resolved by mid-2026.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
The backlogs and their attendant delays results in additional assets hitting the weak market over a period of time so prices will remain soft.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
This helps teams move faster, clear backlogs and boost performance.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
However, a variety of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and DMV backlogs delayed the deadline for more than a decade.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Despite the slowdown, businesses ramped up input purchases at the fastest rate since July 2019, aiming to clear backlogs of work.
—Reuters, 3 Apr. 2025
Processing delays like this declined to over 12 months during the pandemic, and many have concerns that the workforce reduction will result in even greater backlogs than in 2020.
—Cindy McGhee, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
What to do if you are impacted The county works with providers and individuals affected by backlogs in order to prioritize those at risk of service loss, said Sophia Thompson, director of the county’s Social Services Department.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025
County officials expect current backlogs to be resolved by mid-2026.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backlogs
Noun
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The fire is spotting ahead of itself in mulch piles and making runs across levees that are in place.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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Now, there are piles of them back at the house.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pests can sometimes invade houseplant collections and cause issues, like yellow stippling on plant leaves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2024
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Similar to other collections, Alo Atelier has been designed for the consumer to wear both in the studio and on the street with 62 pieces in total.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Mar. 2025
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Total snow accumulations of a dusting to 2 inches.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Backlogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backlogs. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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