Synonyms for backlog
ˈbækˌlɔg, -ˌlɒgback·log

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1. backlognoun

   an accumulation of jobs not done or materials not processed that are yet to be dealt with (especially unfilled customer orders for products or services)

   Synonyms:
   stockpile, reserve

2. backlognoun

   the large log at the back of a hearth fire

   Synonyms:
   stockpile, reserve

3. reserve, backlog, stockpileverb

   something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

   Synonyms:
   stockpile, second-stringer, taciturnity, reservation, modesty, reserve, military reserve, reticence, substitute

4. backlogverb

   accumulate and create a backlog

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1. • Accumulate
   • Collection
   • Firewood

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1. List of paraphrases for "backlog":

   arrears, accumulation, delay, rollup, backwardness, build-up, backward, backfile, overhang

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1. Mitch McConnell:

   Once the Senate completes its work on healthcare reform, we will turn to other important issues including the National Defense Authorization Act and the backlog of critical nominations that have been mindlessly stalled by Democrats.

2. David Coleal:

   Customers continue to stay with us, because there's nothing that competes with it, our backlog is strong.

3. Carlos Saturnino:

   Lack of efficiency in approving projects led to a backlog of around $5 billion in projects between 2015 and 2017.

4. Fabien Chine:

   By not increasing tariffs enough we have loaded a colossal backlog in today's charges on to future generations.

5. Michelle Steel:

   I am glad the Administration is finally acting on this issue and now it’s time to approve the Major Disaster Declaration I asked for more than a week ago. The backlog in our ports has caused ships to idle off our coastline for weeks, which may have contributed to the oil spill that devastated our community. I urge the President to approve this request and applaud these efforts to get these ships moving quickly and out of our coastal waters.