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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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
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
According to court records reviewed Wednesday, both men remain in custody and are due back in court in March.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 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
The pair were scheduled to star in the show at London’s Savoy Theatre in 2020, but the production was postponed due Covid.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
According to court records reviewed Wednesday, both men remain in custody and are due back in court in March.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
Marvell Technology is getting its due.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 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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The expected hearing in February will take place against the backdrop of Skubal’s uncertain future in Detroit.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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If the labor market is improving and the Supreme Court delivers the expected tariff refunds, the Fed would have almost no justification for adding further stimulus to the economy via a new round of cheaper money.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Almost immediately after the shooting, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stood before the media and pronounced the fatal use of force fully justified — heroic even.—
Michael Mcauliffe,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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The killing of 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday set off a clash between federal and state officials over whether the shooting appeared justified and whether a Minnesota law enforcement agency had jurisdiction to investigate.—
Russ Bynum,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Residents near the park, located off David Drive in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood, said they were awakened just before midnight by gunfire and emergency sirens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Designed to bridge the gap between automotive ease and aerospace innovation, the vehicle targets consumers looking for adventure rather than just urban commuting.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Outfit 5 This is the outfit that can do it all—take you straight to the office, out to a classy meal, or right onto a connecting flight.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The victory was the 11-3 Aztecs’ fifth straight and boosted them to 5-0 in Mountain West Conference play for the first time since the 2011-2012 season.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Notably, this includes the brand’s first-ever foray into the state of Maine, which has never before had the privilege of enjoying the ALDI shopping experience.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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This home takes that privilege to the next level with an indoor-outdoor design by Malek Alqadi Folly.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This means any unpaid amount, whether utilities or other charges, can make an account delinquent because it must be paid at the same time as rent.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Since the jury decision in 2022, the township has been accruing interest on the unpaid settlement.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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One report suggested that a massage therapist had shown up at the couple’s home for a pre-scheduled appointment but got no answer at the door and contacted their daughter, who went inside the home and found Rob Reiner slain.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Due.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/due. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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