1
as in negligence
the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action
we received a notice in the mail informing us of our delinquency in paying our utility bill
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2
as in lateness
the quality or state of being late
delinquency of our mortgage payment meant that we would have to pay a surcharge
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Recent Examples of delinquency
Anderson was also charged of child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, police said.
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Mark Price, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
Anderson was also arrested and charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Anderson was also arrested, facing charges of child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The left-hand side of the next chart shows the significant rise in delinquencies in 2023 and continuing in 2024.
—Robert Barone, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mark Price, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
Anderson was also arrested and charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Anderson was also arrested, facing charges of child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The left-hand side of the next chart shows the significant rise in delinquencies in 2023 and continuing in 2024.
—Robert Barone, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delinquency
Noun
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In addition to the law firm’s other work, Rader handles cases related to reproductive negligence (embryo destruction) and unregulated behavior in the in vitro fertilization (IVF) sector.—
Andrew Rader,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
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Both leveled the following allegations: intentional infliction of emotional distress; negligence; negligent supervision; negligent retention/hiring; negligent failure to warn, train or educate; and breach of fiduciary duty.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Natalia was evicted from the apartment a year later and the couple was hit with accusations of abandonment and several charges related to the neglect of a dependent.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The county billed him $24K for the neglect of the previous owner.—
Wesley Alden,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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But DeVaughn, who says he was instantly drawn to her on the app, didn’t allow a little tardiness to hamper the chances of a good thing.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
6 Feb. 2025
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In other words, no drugs, alcohol abuse, tardiness, triviality, egocentricity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Miranda was atop the first-base depth chart by default until France’s signing last week, but the truth is the DH spot creates plenty of room for both as lineup regulars.—
Dan Hayes,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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For example, certain holidays and events, including Pride Month and Black History Month, are no longer displayed by default on the first day of the respective months, sparking some people to criticize the company on its message boards.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sensors capture physical parameters – such as temperature, vibration, or fluid flow – and process them locally to detect anomalies, predict equipment failures, and adjust workflows autonomously.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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This is based partly on experience and partly on the drive failure data that Backblaze has been publishing for years now.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
18 Feb. 2025
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Wealth Solutions Report challenges the fears of overregulation, arguing that structured oversight can enhance market confidence and drive mainstream adoption.—
Cloris Chen,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Although a cause has not immediately been identified, these incidents have called into question the environmental oversight of California’s landfills.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Delinquency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delinquency. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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