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overdue

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈdü How to pronounce overdue (audio)
Definition of overduenext
1
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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2
as in unpaid
not yet paid an overdue bill that's started incurring interest charges

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3
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of overdue The Coast Guard said crews initiated a search mission early Monday after Alaska State Troopers notified the Coast Guard of an overdue boat Sunday evening. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The Coast Guard said it was notified of the overdue vessel Sunday night but was unable to begin searching until the next morning because of weather and poor visibility. — Steven Romo, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026 It was reported overdue Sunday night, prompting the search and rescue effort. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 Sunday evening, after their 18-foot fishing boat was confirmed to be overdue. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overdue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdue
  1. delayed
  2. unpaid
  3. excessive
  4. belated
  5. outstanding
  6. steep
  7. delinquent
  8. extreme
Adjective
  • The delayed flight was one of two crises that Haitian officials faced on Thursday with deportees being returned from the United States.
    — Gérard Maxineau, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • After Tuesday’s practice, Purdy detailed how a delayed throw to Luke Farrell got intercepted by linebacker Del-Shawn Phillips off near the goal line.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of delayed
Adjective
  • The advertisement, approved by Hamilton, follows a report from the New York Times that detailed Marshall’s former OB-GYN practice sued over 700 patients for unpaid medical bills, with 81 of the lawsuits resulting in arrests.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026
  • She’s accused by a creative agency alleging $1 million in unpaid fees.
    — Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of unpaid
Adjective
  • There’s a marginal risk of excessive rainfall for each afternoon through Wednesday, according to the weather service.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Avoid excessive moisture and never pour water into the main unit.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of excessive
Adjective
  • With the belated realization that the Chinese had indeed overtaken them in the burgeoning electric-vehicle business, the world’s other car-makers descended into doom and gloom.
    — Jamie Kitman, Air Mail, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Councilman Izzy Patoka alluded to the financial hole that the county dug for itself by its belated adoption of development impact fees and excise taxes in 2019.
    — David Plymyer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of belated
Adjective
  • Just like a Michelin star for a restaurant, a Michelin key identifies the most outstanding hotels in the country.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Fortunately for those who are tired of the political fireworks and simply want to enjoy outstanding presentations on the Declaration of Independence and the uniqueness of the American experiment, several current exhibitions offer precisely that.
    — Michael Auslin, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • In this environment, a beat and raise might be the bare minimum to avoid a steep post-earnings decline.
    — Matthew J. Belvedere,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Aquilina also explained that Luminate data pointed to binge releases tending to see big spikes in viewership but steep drops, while weekly releases maintain consistent engagement.
    — Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of steep
Adjective
  • Even more surprising is the list of prominent customers with delinquent accounts.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Three days later, the city canceled a meeting set to resolve the project's delinquent taxes and has ignored requests to reschedule.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of delinquent
Adjective
  • Wizman said yields at these levels are not themselves unusual, particularly because they are not being accompanied by extreme inflation expectations or an aggressively tightening Fed.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Bluetoothing is known to occur in settings of extreme poverty as a cheaper way of getting high.
    — David Cox, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of extreme

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“Overdue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdue. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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