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
His new proposal would change that and establish a new fund to ensure that the Social Security Administration doesn't reach its insolvency date.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
This is not an unfamiliar situation—the trust funds faced insolvency back in the early 1980s.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
In 2023, an entire banking institution suffered a bank run spurred by baseless posts about insolvency.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The insolvency date for Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund, which is used to fund Part A, would also be accelerated from 2036 to 2030, according to the CRFB.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 July 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
This is not an unfamiliar situation—the trust funds faced insolvency back in the early 1980s.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
In 2023, an entire banking institution suffered a bank run spurred by baseless posts about insolvency.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The insolvency date for Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund, which is used to fund Part A, would also be accelerated from 2036 to 2030, according to the CRFB.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insolvency
bankruptcy
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The documentary was completed prior to Joel’s recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus, but there are candid assessments of other struggles he’s endured, including depression, bankruptcy and alcoholism.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Since emerging from bankruptcy, the company has overhauled its menu—streamlining offerings by 20% while adding new items like Lobster Pappardelle Pasta, Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops, and revitalizing favorites including hush puppies and popcorn shrimp.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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“Insolvency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insolvency. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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