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
Estimated appointment wait times at U.S. embassies worldwide currently range from days to months—a backlog of appointments or more intensive vetting could extend that.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 May 2025
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received Community Project Funding from Congressman Jared Huffman’s Office to clear the backlog of unidentified human remains cases and sent the partial skull found on the beach to the private forensic lab Othram Inc. for genetic genealogy testing.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 27 May 2025
This would benefit everyone and help alleviate the significant backlog both at IRS Appeals and in Tax Court.
—Guinevere Moore, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Since President Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, the backlog has decreased from 264,717 to 198,378—a reduction of 25 percent.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 May 2025
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received Community Project Funding from Congressman Jared Huffman’s Office to clear the backlog of unidentified human remains cases and sent the partial skull found on the beach to the private forensic lab Othram Inc. for genetic genealogy testing.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 27 May 2025
This would benefit everyone and help alleviate the significant backlog both at IRS Appeals and in Tax Court.
—Guinevere Moore, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Since President Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, the backlog has decreased from 264,717 to 198,378—a reduction of 25 percent.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backlog
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The result is that prices have started to drop across much of the state, as historically high mortgage rates are still putting a significant damper on demand, despite growing inventory giving buyers more options.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Following the Saks Global merger, brands began reporting extended payment terms and vendors are now paid 90 days after inventory delivery, with past-due balances pushed to a deferred repayment schedule beginning July 2025.—
Adam Ayers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Oil prices jumped more than 4% on Wednesday as fears of a conflict that would disrupt crude supplies suddenly swept the market.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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In addition to several ground beef recalls reported in recent months, the U.S. cattle inventory is at a 25-year low, and severe drought in parts of the country has further reduced the feed supply, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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The singer-songwriter returns to the summit not with a brand new release, but with a collection that’s already been out for months — and which has previously spent time running the show.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Wilson has expanded Caitlin Clark’s signature basketball collection in year two of its landmark deal with the Indiana Fever star.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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So Julie has become the master of this realm inside the cave and inside this enormous pile of bones.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Add a small pile of firewood to keep the soil cool and damp and provide a spot for firefly egg-laying. Plant more native plants from your climate zone, like goldenrod, Joe Pye weed, milkweed, or switchgrass.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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Hutchens said the house at 303 E. Rogers St. is in a state of disrepair and problems have included the accumulation of trash and rubbish, nonpayment of water bills and numerous cleanup notices.—
Lynn Kutter,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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But political disputes about the accumulation of debt and difficulties raising the limit led credit-rating agencies to lower their grades for the federal government.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Russia has launched extensive aerial attacks across Ukraine in recent weeks, firing hard-to-intercept ballistic missiles and sending hoards of explosive drones toward major cities.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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But a core part of what many companies have done — hoard and apportion tech talent and time — may be in for a real shakeup, and soon.—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
5 June 2025
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Residual Data In Browser Caches And Temporary Storage Data persistence in browser caches and temporary storage is often overlooked when using tools like Google Drive.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The joint patrols have also uncovered bunkers, and more than two hundred and twenty-five weapons caches belonging to Hezbollah and other armed groups.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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During the impasse, Iran has expanded its stockpile of enriched uranium, raising international concern.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Putin accused Ukraine of seeking a truce only to replenish its stockpiles of Western arms, recruit more soldiers and prepare new attacks like those in Kursk and Bryansk.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 June 2025
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“Backlog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backlog. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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