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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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as in unpaid
not yet paid
an overdue bill that's started incurring interest charges
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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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Recent Examples of overdue
Immigration reform and smart border policy is long overdue.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Connecticut is in the middle of a long overdue conversation about housing.
—Waleed Albakry, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Data suggests the split was long overdue Tisch said the department will divide the Bronx into the Bronx North and Bronx South patrol boroughs, similar to its split in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn, adding residents will start seeing the change in the spring.
—Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
But not at the award itself, which seems long overdue for a player on the cusp of program history.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Connecticut is in the middle of a long overdue conversation about housing.
—Waleed Albakry, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Data suggests the split was long overdue Tisch said the department will divide the Bronx into the Bronx North and Bronx South patrol boroughs, similar to its split in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn, adding residents will start seeing the change in the spring.
—Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
But not at the award itself, which seems long overdue for a player on the cusp of program history.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdue
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The same happened on Artemis 1, a delayed but ultimately successful uncrewed mission to lunar orbit that flew in late 2022.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The delayed and low-key nature of that April news conference would make for a stark contrast with the unveiling of another round of immigration legislation just 10 months later.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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Members with a prior history of unpaid negative balances are not eligible for Overdraft Coverage.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sunday said the messages are typically sent via text or email and allege the recipient has an unpaid parking ticket that requires immediate payment or an appearance in court.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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It was ruled a Flagrant 1 excessive foul, but not a dangerous Flagrant 2 foul, so Jamerson was not ejected from the game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Taking vitamin D alongside a multivitamin is generally safe for most people, but understanding dosing, absorption, and potential risks is important to avoid excessive intake.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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But Adams also deserves some belated credit (and don’t be shocked when his former colleagues toss him a GM of the Year vote or two).—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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That’s true historically — Netflix ran a 10K on streaming before Disney could lace up its sneakers, prompting a mad belated frenzy from the Burbank firm to get its own service up and running more than a decade later, in 2019.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Dec. 2025
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He was named the UIL’s most outstanding wrestler in Class 6A, which is a first for Carroll’s program.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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Police departments nationwide offered a unique suggestion for a Valentine’s Day gift and urged people to turn in exes with outstanding warrants.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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The seven-time All-Star made his first seven shots with five 3-pointers amid raucous cheers from the extra-steep supporters’ section called The Wall behind one basket at this futuristic 18-month-old arena.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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The seven-time All-Star made his first seven shots with five 3-pointers amid raucous cheers from the extra-steep supporters' section called The Wall behind one basket at this futuristic 18-month-old arena.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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In Louisiana and Mississippi, the analysis found, nearly 40% of federal student loan borrowers with payments due are delinquent, the largest shares nationwide.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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The buildings were shoved into receivership after the prior owner, an entity affiliated with Partner Group and Swift Realty Partners, became delinquent on a loan for the site.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Massie’s comments shined a new spotlight on Les Wexner, the former owner of Victoria’s Secret, who is one of the most mysterious figures in Epstein’s orbit – a key player in helping the financier’s rise to extreme wealth, whose motivations and ties to Epstein have long been a source of speculation.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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That means potential payoffs but also extreme danger.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Overdue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdue. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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