1
as in owing
having reached the date at which payment is required
the loan is due next April
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2
as in expected
being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events
their train is due to arrive in half an hour
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as in justified
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
all the participants in the trial are required to treat the judge with due respect
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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
the island lies due south of the headland
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as in straight
in a direct line or course
a plane flying due east
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as in privilege
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Recent Examples of due
Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Chen is due back in Las Vegas Justice Court on June 29 for a preliminary hearing.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Even a narrow alley is given its due with a lane of French hydrangeas opposite a soothing fountain.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Now that the federal government has shared their replies to Khan and Omer’s petition, the case is due for final arguments, after which a decision will be given by the judiciary.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Chen is due back in Las Vegas Justice Court on June 29 for a preliminary hearing.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Noun
And Just Like That… may not have been everyone’s style, but co-creator Michael Patrick King believes the HBO Max requel series will get its due — in due time.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Even a narrow alley is given its due with a lane of French hydrangeas opposite a soothing fountain.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for due
Adjective
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However, authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction.—
Jason Gutierrez,
BostonGlobe.com,
18 Jan. 2023
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However, the authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction.—
Mike Ives,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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That number is bigger than New York’s Central Park, and the sheer expected electricity generation could power more than half of New Mexico.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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The expected improvements will include more accessible concessions, improved restroom access, better traffic flow throughout the stadium, upgraded technology and additional gathering spaces.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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For all of the justified concern over the potential for AI to automate work, the rise of AI babysitting points to how the technology is already changing jobs.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
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True, the university’s effort to unload the property sparked a backlash that proved justified.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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Like Eastern, the airline promised passengers that if a flight was full, the shuttle would roll out a second plane – even for just one passenger.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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As the four-day event continues today, Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, June 26, there’s no better time to snag the latest deals that just launched on site.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Adverb
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Stood as straight as an I-beam.—
Gene Wojciechowski,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Buehler retired nine straight between Josh Jung’s one-out single in the first inning and Wyatt Langford’s one-out walk in the fourth.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
Noun
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So, why does the 18-year-old, who wears that mythical number for Barcelona — most closely associated with their all-time record scorer and appearance maker Messi — not have the same privilege with La Roja?—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Not everyone who wants you around deserves the privilege of knowing you deeply, Cancer.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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He was put on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal and criminal investigations.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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On that view, the loss was the bitcoin that should have been transferred, rather than the sterling value of unpaid expenses.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Moments later, a gong signaled a fictional airport announcement informing guests that the scheduled flight to Butterlandia had been canceled and directed them to a Butter Baby check-in counter for a complimentary gift.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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The limited run of the acclaimed, hit play starring Tony-winner John Lithgow is coming to its pre-scheduled close.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
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“Due.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/due. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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