delinquently

adverb

Definition of delinquentlynext
as in later
after the due, usual, or proper time he always paid his bills, but usually delinquently

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delinquently
  1. later
  2. late
  3. eventually
  4. slowly
Adverb
  • However, two people later showed up at nearby hospitals with gunshot wounds.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Sometime later, a passing pipeline company worker pulled the vehicle from the ditch.
    Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of later
Adverb
  • With Davis absent for the final 17-plus minutes, LeBron James dialed up his intensity in the latter stages of the third quarter and early in the fourth, helping the Lakers turn a five-point deficit late in the third (77-72) into a double-digit (103-89) early in the fourth.
    Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The extended conversation caused Trump to arrive hours late to his campaign rally in Traverse City, Michigan, though his supporters praised his stamina and work ethic for making the journey between campaign stops.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of late
Adverb
  • Both were eventually reinstated following the city’s decision to require additional training for councilmembers on council governance and staff communication.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The latest: At bankruptcy, more lenders are opting to swap their debt for equity before eventually passing them on to more traditional equity investors, says Bain & Co. partner Aaron Cheris.
    Kimberly Chin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of eventually
Adverb
  • Some manufacturers have been slowly phasing out silver in favor of more bold color options.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • If the illness spreads more slowly, with a week or two between cases, Mycoplasma could be the cause.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of slowly
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