1
: a line drawn within or around a prison that a prisoner passes at the risk of being shot
2
a
: a date or time before which something must be done
b
: the time after which copy is not accepted for a particular issue of a publication
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Examples of deadline in a Sentence
She worked on her composition right up until the deadline.
We had to hurry to meet the deadline.
The project was completed a week past its deadline.
The deadline for submitting college applications is April 19th.
They're working under a deadline.
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Negotiators face a 60-day deadline to reach a final deal.
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Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
But as Cooper's deadline for his name to be stripped from the building neared, the Justice Department asked the federal appeals court in Washington to pause the district court's order.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Adjust an appointment or deadline rather than pushing through everything.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
With the June 21 settlement deadline approaching, here's what to know, including who is eligible to claim.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 June 2026
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Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
But as Cooper's deadline for his name to be stripped from the building neared, the Justice Department asked the federal appeals court in Washington to pause the district court's order.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Adjust an appointment or deadline rather than pushing through everything.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
With the June 21 settlement deadline approaching, here's what to know, including who is eligible to claim.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for deadline
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“Deadline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deadline. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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deadline
noun
dead·line
ˈded-ˌlīn 
: a date or time before which something must be done
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