Thanks to you, the backlog of tedious work has been completed.
Source: tatoeba (783845)
Backlog
/ˈbæk.lɒɡ/
Synonyms for "backlog" (98 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abundance, accumulate, accumulation, accumulation, ace in the hole.
- Sentence evidence is available for backlog, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "backlog".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "backlog"
Keep "backlog" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "backlog" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "backlog", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "backlog" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
17 entriesaccumulateaccumulationaggregationamassassemblagecollectionconglomeratecumulatedocument queuefirewoodgatherinventory issueloadpile upproduction metricworkflow queue
Showing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
7 entriesdata analysis backloggrading backlogmanuscript backlogorder backlogpeer review backlogproduction backlogresearch backlog
Collocations
6 entriesbacklog clearancebacklog of tasksbacklog reductionmanuscript backlogorder backlogproduction backlog
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
If the government is serious about making inroads into the backlog of asylum applications, they should allocate additional funding.
Source: tatoeba (7255485)
The backlog of ships trying to pass through the Suez Canal could take about four days to work through, following nearly a week in which the vital waterway was blocked by a massive container ship.
Source: tatoeba (9928450)
I've a lot of backlog of work.
Source: tatoeba (10672954)
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "backlog"?
Closest matches include abundance, accumulate, accumulation, accumulation, ace in the hole.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "backlog"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.