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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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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 acknowledgement is long overdue, and comes just under the wire.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 June 2026
The club had accrued more than $95,600 in overdue rent on a $30,333 monthly lease before the landlord moved forward with eviction.
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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
Questlove’s stellar new documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That’s the Weight of the World) shines a long overdue spotlight on one of the greatest R&B/funk acts of all time, and the genius of bandleader Maurice White.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
The investments of the past several years reflected the beginning of a long-overdue recognition that public safety must extend beyond policing.
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Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for overdue
Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 June 2026
The club had accrued more than $95,600 in overdue rent on a $30,333 monthly lease before the landlord moved forward with eviction.
—
Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
Questlove’s stellar new documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That’s the Weight of the World) shines a long overdue spotlight on one of the greatest R&B/funk acts of all time, and the genius of bandleader Maurice White.
—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
The investments of the past several years reflected the beginning of a long-overdue recognition that public safety must extend beyond policing.
—
Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for overdue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdue
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The impact is already being felt across various regions, from a delayed start to the Indian monsoon to a temporary halt to Peru’s fishing season.
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That meant a delayed return to full activities.
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He was put on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal and criminal investigations.
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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.
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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Last September, the group published a 336-page report affirming that ABA should be included as a basic benefit under TRICARE, without the excessive administrative barriers that have disrupted treatment for children in military families.
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The closer and title track serve as a belated mission statement, at once tonally busy and capaciously arranged, as if to make the frequency spectrum itself a character in the songs.
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The journey proves a belated act of self-discovery.
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Parts of the region visually resemble Lake Tahoe, thanks to gorgeous lakes, elevation changes, and a variety of excellent golf courses that are perpetually in outstanding condition.
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There will be a lasting impact on economic growth as the country faces a long process resolving outstanding costs, according to analysts.
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Peterson would fulfill steep guard needs for the Jazz.
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In this kind of unpredictable environment, putting money on the line can lead to either significant gains or steep losses for bettors.
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The amount that's ultimately forgiven depends on factors including the creditor, how delinquent the account is, your financial hardship and your overall debt profile.
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As if the sudden influx of orders weren't enough, Carmy also has to contend with feuding employees, a delinquent trainee, a distracted pastry chef, a dearth of giardiniera, and a dry Sharpie.
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The extreme conditions are driven by a heat dome, a high pressure weather system that can trap heat for days, even weeks.
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That day in Redding, temperatures surged to 109 degrees, triggering an extreme heat warning for the area.
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“Overdue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdue. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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