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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3
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
Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Members pay monthly dues toward maintenance and repairs, meaning they’ll never be hit with an unexpected plumbing bill or have to shell out for a new roof again.
—Steve Jahnke, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2025
Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
According to the Bill, streamers will be able to use part of their due Condecine tax to license Brazilian indie content for their platforms.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
That means looking past the sticker price and reviewing HOA financials, understanding what the dues cover and asking whether insurance or assessments are likely to climb in the future, says Harlow.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Members pay monthly dues toward maintenance and repairs, meaning they’ll never be hit with an unexpected plumbing bill or have to shell out for a new roof again.
—Steve Jahnke, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Some regression for the lineup was due.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
According to the Bill, streamers will be able to use part of their due Condecine tax to license Brazilian indie content for their platforms.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
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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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Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Online lender Klarna priced its IPO at $40 per share on Tuesday, above its expected range, in a deal that values the Swedish company at about $15 billion.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, economists caution, the better-than-expected reading could be a sign of a slowing economy and that shrinking businesses’ margins could foretell higher prices for consumers in the near future.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Today, as the world's justified horror at the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza grows, that work has taken on new urgency.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the miniseries — adapted from Michelle Frances’ novel by Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher — makes clear relatively early that even if both women are at fault, one of them is far more justified than the other in her level of mistrust.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Kirk founded Turning Point USA in 2012 at just 18, with seed money from conservative donors eager to expand the party’s reach to younger audiences.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Doctors struggle to access complete patient histories, researchers spend months cleaning inconsistent datasets, and hospitals face spiraling costs just to keep outdated systems running.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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At first, the curious canine sniffs a paw, but soon follows the trail straight to the source—the black dog's ear.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Austin had won two straight before a 2-0 loss to Texas rival FC Dallas last weekend.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Being able to travel is a great privilege, and that certainly isn't lost on Noack.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The actress is also quick to acknowledge her privilege as a mother with agency in her professional life.—
Avalon Hester,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In another lawsuit, a diamond and fine jewelry manufacturer — Champion Force Industrial Limited — alleges that Ferder, before leaving Lugano, racked up more than $50 million in unpaid goods.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Miran plans to take an unpaid leave of absence from his advisory role at the White House.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These situations feel a little less curated and stiff than a pre-scheduled appearance at a pop-up merch experience or hyper-secured CD signing.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Due.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/due. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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