1
as in owing
having reached the date at which payment is required
the loan is due next April
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2
as in expected
being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events
their train is due to arrive in half an hour
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3
as in justified
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
all the participants in the trial are required to treat the judge with due respect
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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
the island lies due south of the headland
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as in straight
in a direct line or course
a plane flying due east
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as in privilege
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Recent Examples of due
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
The value of the prize may be taxable as income and each prize winner is solely responsible for any taxes, including, but not limited to all applicable federal, state, and local taxes that become due with respect to the value of the prize.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Cumberbatch agreed that comedies rarely get their due at awards shows.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Jury began deliberations in Sean Dunn’s case on Wednesday, speaking about Dunn’s case for two hours, and are due back on Thursday.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
The value of the prize may be taxable as income and each prize winner is solely responsible for any taxes, including, but not limited to all applicable federal, state, and local taxes that become due with respect to the value of the prize.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Angel has an unusual business model underpinned in part by dues from its 1.5 million grassroots Angel Guild members, who have a hand in selecting the studio’s projects.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Cumberbatch agreed that comedies rarely get their due at awards shows.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for due
Adjective
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However, authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction.—
Jason Gutierrez,
BostonGlobe.com,
18 Jan. 2023
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However, the authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction.—
Mike Ives,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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His expected preliminary hearing, in which the defense would challenge the evidence used to arrest him and cross-examine the state's witnesses, has been postponed until January at the earliest.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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An expected dip in mortgage rates isn't likely enough to help house hunters much, analysts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The justified fear was that without a conference affiliation with the two biggest schools in the Big 12 would be catastrophic to Texas Tech University, its football team, the entire athletic department, and to Lubbock itself.—
Mac Engel
November 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Majumdar lavishes her characters with careful attention, and so the reader comes to regard their most troubling actions as justified, if not inevitable.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Leaders in Congress agreed and sent out armadas of patriot privateers to do just that, plundering British shipping around the Atlantic rim and forcing Royal Navy warships to redeploy to convoy duty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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There are also just more bears these days.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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On Cebu, the rugged terrain funnelled water straight into communities that lack sufficient drainage.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Which casts a show seemingly designed to bypass all judgments with respect to storytelling and taste, gliding straight to the pleasure center of some imaginary horny, enraged, shopaholic feminine id, in a fairly sinister light.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Deputy Jaramillo’s legacy of integrity, compassion, and courage will continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The show debuted on May 9, 2024, and has been praised for its engaging storyline and strong performances, particularly highlighting the dynamics of class and privilege within a prestigious school setting.—
Sophie Hanson,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Some families had to go without benefits for several days this month, Haynes said, and many federal workers in the Sacramento region are going unpaid in a season when the demand for food assistance always soars.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday ordered a reduction in flights due to stress on unpaid air traffic controllers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Jeanne-Claude’s parents, a French general and countess, arrived in Petaluma the day before the scheduled completion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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American Airlines, the largest operator at Indianapolis by number of passengers, said cuts would start Friday, but stressed that the majority of passengers would see no disruption to scheduled travel.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Due.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/due. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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