1
as in delayed
not arriving, or occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time
an overdue library book will be subject to daily fines
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2
as in unpaid
not yet paid
an overdue bill that's started incurring interest charges
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3
as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
spends an overdue percentage of her income on housing expenses like rent and utilities
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Recent Examples of overdue
David Jonah Lederer, who took part in counter-protests following the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, said the policy reforms were long overdue.
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Hanna Park, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Victory at a major feels badly overdue at this point in McIlroy’s career.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
That summoning is overdue, as is bravery from people with power.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
Belt-tightening at the federal level certainly is long overdue.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
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Hanna Park, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Victory at a major feels badly overdue at this point in McIlroy’s career.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
That summoning is overdue, as is bravery from people with power.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
Belt-tightening at the federal level certainly is long overdue.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdue
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Two months earlier, in March 2024, Just for Laughs filed for bankruptcy after owing millions in unpaid bills to hotels, venues and production companies.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Borrowers with loans still in default may also become subject to collections, wage garnishments, and Treasury offsets, which allow the federal government to withhold tax refunds to recoup unpaid balances.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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May Trigger Digestive Issues Though olive oil may have benefits for some symptoms of digestive disorders such as inflammatory disease, consuming excessive amounts of olive oil can cause gastrointestinal problems such as bloating and diarrhea.14 3.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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Haley was found guilty on all counts — using excessive force, being deliberately indifferent, witness tampering and conspiracy to witness tamper.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Scrambling to recall a few staff and issue some belated funding is just window dressing.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Please accept our belated apology.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 Jan. 2025
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Her thirty-five-year corporate journey has been marked by outstanding achievement and transformative influence.—
Mamie Jones,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Explore Kylie Minogue See latest videos, charts and news The honor, awarded annually by APRA AMCOS, recognizes outstanding contributions to the Australian music industry.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
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In some older buildings, condo owners are being asked to pay steep special assessments that threaten to force some people out of their homes.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health would all face steep reductions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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That grace period ends on May 5, after which loan servicers will begin reporting missed payments to credit agencies again, potentially lowering the credit scores of delinquent borrowers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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This extended statute of limitations period applies even if the taxpayer properly and timely filed an income tax return, although the extent of items subject to adjustment depends on whether the taxpayer had reasonable cause for the delinquent foreign information return.—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The incident seemed to be an example of hazing or, if not, some sort of extreme prank, Fitzpatrick said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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The lawsuits seek money to help communities cope with the risks and damages from global warming, including more extreme storms, floods and heat waves.—
Michael Copley
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Russell Newlove,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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Yet, there are widespread concerns that if they are enacted, Trump’s latest moves have the potential to upend and potentially decimate a global film business that relies on a network of international incentives and foreign locations to make movies.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Morrissey kicked off his latest North American run late last month.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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“Overdue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdue. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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