Thesaurus results for INSOLVENCY

insolvency

noun

(ˌ)in-ˈsäl-vən(t)-sē

Definition of insolvency next

as in bankruptcy

the inability to pay one's debts unless the economy improves, many resorts in the area face insolvency

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Recent Examples of insolvency In December, despite a stern warning from the county Office of Education that doing so put the district at risk of insolvency, Martinez took the lead role in winning approval for pay raises for district employees. —

U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026 The funds were nearing insolvency after years of declining employment amid rising healthcare costs as the industry continues to weather a downturn in global production. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026 Medicare has a similar insolvency clock, due to wind down a little over a month before Social Security. —

Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026 But that would only delay insolvency by seven years. —

The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insolvency

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insolvency

bankruptcy

Noun

According to multiple reports, McDermott filed for bankruptcy in 2000 and still owed child support payments.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
JetBlue already started adding destinations from Fort Lauderdale after Spirit filed for bankruptcy the first time, in 2025.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026