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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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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
And maybe that’s why the creation of the first annual Lee Corso Legacy Fund feels so perfect and so overdue.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
What number is overdue to hit in Powerball?
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
The requirement for department heads to present budgets is common sense and long overdue.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
This also allows for long-overdue investments like undergrounding power lines in high fire risk areas and modernizing infrastructure for reliability.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
What number is overdue to hit in Powerball?
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
The requirement for department heads to present budgets is common sense and long overdue.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
This also allows for long-overdue investments like undergrounding power lines in high fire risk areas and modernizing infrastructure for reliability.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdue
Adjective
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The combination of the chiming, delayed guitar, twiddly ‘80s synths, weird time signatures and Fish’s unique lyrics and vocal delivery all added up to a very intriguing listen.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
8 May 2026
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What started as a delayed flight out of Atlanta quickly turned into a federal case.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Prospect owed tens of millions of dollars in local property taxes and more than $120 million to the state for unpaid provider taxes.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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For example, if the HSA has a value of $50,000 upon death and the non-spouse beneficiary uses the proceeds to pay $10,000 of the account holder’s unpaid medical bills, the beneficiary would then owe tax on the remaining $40,000, Ruger wrote.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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California does a good job verifying its voter rolls, but there’s no harm in requiring an ID provided the requirements don’t create excessive hurdles for those who may not have a driver’s license.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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One of the most common — excessive hair growth, known medically as hirsutism — can have a profound impact on confidence and emotional well-being.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Seattle receiver Golden Tate, after pushing off on the Packers’ Sam Shields (no flag was thrown, naturally), had made what seemed like a belated reach and put a single arm on the ball as Jennings fell to the ground.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Use that momentum to start a belated conversation or lead a communication endeavor.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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Alvarez is, once again, having an outstanding season.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Goalkeeper Casey Murphy was outstanding for the Legacy.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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During the journey, passengers pass waterfalls, rivers, and steep valleys, crossing over 41 bridges and through 13 tunnels.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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La Gomera’s contrasts between semi-desert and cloud forest make for steep, varied days.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Data the city provided to the Miami Herald shows that fewer than 40 of its over 60,000 water and sewer accounts are delinquent by more than 120 days, according to the Public Works Department.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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In a typical year, the bureau may refer $9 million to $12 million in delinquent accounts for collection — revenue that the audit said was put at serious risk.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Typical pulsating aurora displays last 10 to 20 minutes, but Kerss had captured almost three hours of extreme pulsating auroras — an unusually powerful display and one of the longest on record, according to the statement.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Threats are growing from more extreme weather.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Overdue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdue. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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