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as in neglectfulness
failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes
exhibiting his usual negligence, he failed to set the emergency brake, and the car rolled down the steep hill and crashed into the telephone pole
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as in neglect
the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action
the factory's owners are being charged with criminal negligence for the fire that killed a dozen workers
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Recent Examples of negligence
The culture and system of DOC has solidified into this morass of unaccountability and negligence that can probably only be excised from without, by an official not tethered to it or the city’s broader political strictures.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
Cade Kaminski was arrested Sunday on suspicion of vehicular homicide, animal cruelty, criminal negligence, reckless driving and weaving, according to a news release from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025
Hawley’s parents Anne and William are suing, alleging wrongful death, negligence, a design defect in the coaster and failure to warn riders of potential injury.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleges negligence, design defects and a failure to warn riders about the potential danger of the wing coaster at the Valencia amusement park.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
Cade Kaminski was arrested Sunday on suspicion of vehicular homicide, animal cruelty, criminal negligence, reckless driving and weaving, according to a news release from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025
Hawley’s parents Anne and William are suing, alleging wrongful death, negligence, a design defect in the coaster and failure to warn riders of potential injury.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleges negligence, design defects and a failure to warn riders about the potential danger of the wing coaster at the Valencia amusement park.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligence
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Both were charged in 2019 with neglect of a dependent.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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But ensuring they will be cared for properly can be difficult — especially if operators and providers accused of neglect and abuse are able to fly under the radar.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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For many Democrats in Congress, the failure to hold Trump’s national security team accountable signals a broader disregard for truth and accountability.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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Both Bhattacharya and Makary are outsiders from their respective public health agencies, each of which has been targeted for substantial reforms by Republicans following widespread policy failures and declining trust following the COVID-19 pandemic era.—
Gabrielle M. Etzel,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Mar. 2025
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The grants are formulated based on population and give state libraries complete oversight as to how funding is allocated to their local branches.—
Alyssa Spady,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The coming months will likely determine whether Texas pursues strict prohibition or opts for more balanced, regulated oversight that could save livelihoods while protecting public health.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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The device also needs to have Google Messages set as the default messaging app.—
Cody Goodwin,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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According to recent reports, McKinnon lends her voice to Alex, who players know as a default player in the same vein as Black's Steve.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Negligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligence. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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