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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
The move to focus on such vibrant regional food is long overdue.
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Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Pitt also praised the Leonard Bernstein biopic for being one of the best films of the 2020s; Pitt implied that an Academy Award for Cooper is even long overdue.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 2 July 2025
That short-term deal expired this week and it is thought Armstrong will be among those waiting on overdue wages.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 1 July 2025
Cannabinoid science is overdue for a new taxonomy, one that recognizes these compounds as classes, not single chemicals, with CBG perhaps not as a minor member but as a category-defining origin point.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
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Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Pitt also praised the Leonard Bernstein biopic for being one of the best films of the 2020s; Pitt implied that an Academy Award for Cooper is even long overdue.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 2 July 2025
That short-term deal expired this week and it is thought Armstrong will be among those waiting on overdue wages.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 1 July 2025
Cannabinoid science is overdue for a new taxonomy, one that recognizes these compounds as classes, not single chemicals, with CBG perhaps not as a minor member but as a category-defining origin point.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdue
Adjective
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Many programs require several years of full-time professional experience—experience often gained through unpaid internships or early-career jobs only accessible to those with financial safety nets.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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He was disciplined with a month of unpaid leave, a week of remedial training and a two-week ride-along with a training officer.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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The weather service predicts that parts of Maryland remain at risk for excessive rainfall and the potential for flash floods.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
14 July 2025
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez took to X on Saturday to say his office was closely monitoring the situation and advised use excessive caution in the affected areas.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Indeed, Nvidia has delivered outstanding financial performance.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe left frustrated Vinicius Jr had been looking to shine again in the U.S., yet the Brazilian departed with just one goal and one assist to his name from six games, with both his contributions coming in his outstanding performance against Salzburg.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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The vertiginous fall of home prices in Austin, Texas, seems to have no end in sight, according to experts who believe that steep declines are likely to continue in the coming months.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Since March, the Trump administration has oscillated between implementing and pausing steep tariffs on some of the United States’ largest trading partners.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Louisiana residents were delinquent on 13.1 percent of all their individual loans and lines of credit.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Kennedy earned a state Board of Accountancy license in 2001, but it was listed as delinquent in 2023.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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While the booster performed impressively under extreme conditions, an unexpected anomaly caught engineers' attention: around 15 seconds before shutdown, the nozzle appeared to detach and release debris, accompanied by a bright plume flare.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
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The new center, which Trump toured in July, has been criticized for inadequate conditions, including non-functioning toilets and extreme heat, according to the Miami Herald.—
Brendan Rascius
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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There are certainly fluctuations of good and bad news all across the gaming industry, but more often than not as of late, the Xbox brand seems to be squandering its goodwill by saying one thing and then doing another over and over again.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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His latest record, Demos, was released earlier this year.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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“Overdue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdue. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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