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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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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
Retail credit card interest rates hit record high 04:13
Credit card delinquencies have soared more than 50% in the past year, according to an August report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
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Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
And inflation and high interest rates have squeezed low- and middle-income Americans, leading those households to drive record U.S. credit card debt and elevated delinquencies.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
While credit card debt continues to climb to nosebleed heights, delinquencies are slowing and average balances are lower relative to borrowers’ earnings than before the pandemic.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Additionally, many consumers are entering third-party collections for the first time, despite having no prior delinquencies on their credit reports.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
And inflation and high interest rates have squeezed low- and middle-income Americans, leading those households to drive record U.S. credit card debt and elevated delinquencies.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
While credit card debt continues to climb to nosebleed heights, delinquencies are slowing and average balances are lower relative to borrowers’ earnings than before the pandemic.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Additionally, many consumers are entering third-party collections for the first time, despite having no prior delinquencies on their credit reports.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delinquency
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Martinez's contract says he can be fired for cause, including incompetence, negligence, fraud and a range of other issues.Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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While some firearms might have been lost due to negligence, thousands of firearms reported missing by law enforcement agencies were later discovered to have been improperly sold or traded, the letter said.E.D. Cauchi, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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At that time, though, the system was already in decline after years of neglect in terms of maintenance and investment.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Three Missouri residents are charged with child neglect Police have charged three Missouri residents with child neglect after discovering a small child under their care in severe physical distress.Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Bosses will forgive carelessness, stupidity, tardiness, and a temper tantrum.Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
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The tardiness of the Biden's first Presidential trip to Africa has faced some criticism.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Sustainability and eco-friendliness have become default topics in our market, with terms like Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), organic, recycled and regenerative now commonplace in our daily business.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Miss Manners: When did ‘welcome in’ become the default greeting?Susan Steade, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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And their seeming failure to look at it has become a running joke with my husband.Philip Galanes, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Several reports have linked ashwagandha to inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), liver failure, and the need for liver transplantation.92 Taking ashwagandha with other hepatotoxic medications may increase your risk for liver damage.Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH, Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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The expectation of relaxed white collar regulation may require additional board commitment to maintain appropriate levels of compliance oversight, resources and practices.Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Fashion models will have more protections Come June, there will be far more oversight and labor protections for models, influencers and fashion workers in New York State.Benjamin Oreskes, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Delinquency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delinquency. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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