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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as in resultant
coming as a result
success that is due to hard work
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as in with
as the result of
evening classes were cancelled due to heavy snow
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Recent Examples of due
Rachel McRady, People.com, 22 May 2025
In fairness, the Wizards' lack of postseason success was due in large part to Jordan missing 13 games during a 16-game stretch in February and March (during which Washington went 4-9) with torn cartilage in his right knee.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Filip Timotija, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
From Meghan, Duchess of Sussex to Kamala Harris, here are the women who have paid their dues as sorority sisters.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 10 May 2025
Wendy Wisner, Health, 23 May 2025
In June 2003, the district contentiously decommissioned the high school due to poor academic performance.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
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Adjective
The district attorney’s office tells PEOPLE Brown is due back in court July 9.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 22 May 2025
In fairness, the Wizards' lack of postseason success was due in large part to Jordan missing 13 games during a 16-game stretch in February and March (during which Washington went 4-9) with torn cartilage in his right knee.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Noun
Since then, the departments have stopped workers from having their union dues automatically subtracted from their salary.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
From Meghan, Duchess of Sussex to Kamala Harris, here are the women who have paid their dues as sorority sisters.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 10 May 2025
Preposition
Symptoms are mostly due to declining estrogen levels.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 23 May 2025
In June 2003, the district contentiously decommissioned the high school due to poor academic performance.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for due
Adverb
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Every department, every person in the show, every actor is just bringing it to the very last take to the very last minute.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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The first memorial day wasn't called Memorial Day Decoration Day, May 30, 1868, was held at Arlington National Cemetery, which was just one of 74 national cemeteries established after the Civil War.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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The big Serbian, however, stared straight ahead of him, his face a mask of pure focus.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Instead of refusing Trump’s ceasefire proposal straight away, the Russian president has been introducing new demands and blaming Kyiv for not accepting them.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Punishments for killing a grizzly include a maximum civil penalty of $10,000, up to six months in jail, and losing hunting privileges for one to three years, the wildlife agency’s spokesperson T.J. Ross told McClatchy News by email May 21.—
Helena Wegner,
Idaho Statesman,
22 May 2025
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Rubio reiterated that student visas are a privilege not a right, especially if a person engages in property destruction or other acts of violence.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
Preposition
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However, the legendary musician put a twist on the song with a folk interlude midway through the song.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Keep a few extra bucks in your wallet while keeping things safe with these Memorial Day Home Security Deals.—
& John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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The jungle-like garden, Norton’s collection of 250 rare plants, including palms, orchids, and other native plants, is beautiful itself, and Norton’s massive sculptures (in stone, wood, and bronze) look right at home among the vegetation.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Crossbody Bag Crossbody bags are a travel essential, keeping your phone, cash, cards, passport, and SPF right at your fingertips without having to dig through a bulky backpack or tote bag.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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The fire is now 75% contained and crews continue to make good progress going direct on the fires edge.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Eligible taxpayers will receive a letter notifying them of the payment, and the payments will either be automatically direct deposited or sent by paper check.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The parasol with a PVC stand (butt sawed sharp for jamming into soft ground) was already stowed in Sean’s car from his previous outing.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
23 Oct. 2024
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Dressed sharp in a suit with a baseball hat, Stranger performs his duets with the phenomenal Dunia Best, backed by Eastern Standard Time.—
Heather Augustyn,
Spin,
10 Oct. 2023
Adverb
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Once again, the comedian has mastered the beauty of standing directly in his truth.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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“Due.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/due. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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