as in inventory
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 backlog
But Ruby must work through a backlog of complaints and a 2024 state law that limited the scope of the office.
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Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 18 July 2025
In fiscal 2022, the government-wide FOIA backlog surpassed 200,000 requests for the first time, according to the Office of Government Accountability (GAO).
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 July 2025
New York City's public assistance infrastructure—especially TANF and subsidized child care—is already strained by backlogs and delays.
—Gregory J. Morris, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Both the Chattogram Port, also known as Chittagong Port, and the ICDs, have yet to fully clear the backlog from these events, combined with July’s software disruptions.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
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Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 18 July 2025
In fiscal 2022, the government-wide FOIA backlog surpassed 200,000 requests for the first time, according to the Office of Government Accountability (GAO).
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 July 2025
New York City's public assistance infrastructure—especially TANF and subsidized child care—is already strained by backlogs and delays.
—Gregory J. Morris, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Both the Chattogram Port, also known as Chittagong Port, and the ICDs, have yet to fully clear the backlog from these events, combined with July’s software disruptions.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backlog
Noun
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Rethink inventory management with smarter forecasting.—
Michael Wu,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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However, as pre-tariff inventory dwindles in the second half of the year, both new and used car prices are expected to rise.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Free backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed along with snacks.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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Housing inventory ticked up to a supply of 5.3 months, moving the region closer into balanced housing market conditions, the realty board said.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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For an easy summer display idea, fill a platter with a collection of these trompe l’oeil beeswax tomatoes that look just like the real thing.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 July 2025
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The brand is launching Open Water, a collection of apparel and accessories for active men and women.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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Shinola hotel, music venue replaces CSX building Across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, a pile of dirt represents an exciting new life coming to the east end of Georgia Street.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Trim shrubbery back and up off the ground; remove or relocate wood piles; seal up entrances beneath decks and outbuildings; close off openings into your home’s crawlspace and attic.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
28 July 2025
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These two technical indicators suggest that BSX is in a period of accumulation, suggesting a bullish outlook with further upside potential.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Opal is formed through an accumulation of marine organisms or silica-rich water, which create wonderful plays of color.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Glamour,
19 July 2025
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Among the Christie’s jewelry sales this year was the collection of the New York philanthropist Lucille Coleman, which included a hoard of Van Cleef & Arpels sparklers including the ruby and diamond Mystery Set flower brooch.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
16 July 2025
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Castle had already amassed a hoard of cookie fans from having her friends and families test the batches.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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This extraction recovers forensic artifacts showing screen touches, keyboard caches revealing what was typed, application usage data, and notification interaction records.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Seaside serenity and rising cultural cache collide in this ever-evolving hub at the southern edge of Africa.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Doubts were recently raised about Trump’s commitment to supply Ukraine when the Pentagon paused shipments over concerns that U.S. stockpiles were running low.—
ILLIA NOVIKOV,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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By 2023 missile stockpiles declined again and Russia began using cheaper drones rather than costly missiles.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Backlog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backlog. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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