backlog

noun

Definition of backlognext
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 According to Bergh, part of the issue is that many state agencies are struggling with staffing pressures and paperwork backlogs, especially amid efforts to prevent errors on food aid applications and avoid new federal penalties. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 The airline will then face the huge backlog of passengers affected by the dispute. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Common to both companies, however, is that both currently hold massive order backlogs, yet aircraft production and delivery speeds still struggle to fully meet market demand. — CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has said the state significantly reduced that backlog and implemented a policy requiring that all reports be completed within 90 days. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for backlog
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backlog
  1. inventory
  2. supply
  3. collection
  4. pile
  5. accumulation
  6. hoard
  7. cache
  8. stockpile
Noun
  • But without access to refrigeration, these vendors lack the broader inventory of a storefront like Gu Grocery, where Wang plans to sell an assortment of fresh produce and healthy pre-packaged meals cooked by her and her mom.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The supplies themselves belong to the Rwandan government; Zipline manages the logistics, delivery and inventory.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of inventory
Noun
  • In a region where the demand for housing outpaces its supply, a pack of coyotes have made a vacant construction site their home.
    — N. Kirkpatrick, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But even with that federal response, nonprofit organizations say private donations remain critical to getting supplies directly into the hands of survivors.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of supply
Noun
  • Their collection confidently showcases sleek party dresses with an ’80s flair, exuding valor and playfulness.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Disney results come on the heels of Orange County announcing its tourist-tax collections dipped in June, ending a record run of 14 months in June.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of collection
Noun
  • To remove the metals, harsh chemicals are introduced, churning out piles of hazardous sludge in the process.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Other competitions like Champions League vary based on performance, not to mention the gradual stagnation of that overall pile of money, as Latty pointed out.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of pile
Noun
  • Years of private capital accumulation mean significant paper wealth, but converting it to cash is a complex, multi-year process.
    — Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Other ways to reduce flares in the summer include wearing lightweight, breathable fabrics to minimize friction and sweat accumulation on plaques, showering promptly after sweating, and applying emollients to maintain your skin barrier.
    — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of accumulation
Noun
  • Symbolism Historically, dragon-slaying stories portrayed the treasure hoard as the ultimate test of a hero’s character.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • In return, the British Museum will loan treasures from the Sutton Hoo hoard — artifacts from a 7th century Anglo Saxon ship burial — and other items to museums in Normandy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of hoard
Noun
  • Miller accompanied his announcement with the release of a voluminous cache of investigative and court documents, as well as audio and video clips, related to the custody dispute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • These systems include supplier, switch, aggregator, channel manager and the caches wedged between, because every layer upstream charges for live calls and every layer takes a margin.
    — Abhinav Sinha, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of cache
Noun
  • That’s most notable in Cushing, Oklahoma, the pipeline crossroads of America, where stockpiles have fallen well below operational stress levels.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Cook also noted that silicon costs will be higher in the September quarter, only partially offset by lower component costs and Apple’s inventory stockpile.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of stockpile

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