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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 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 The task at hand in this specific moment is a sit-down with this reporter, followed by an overdue meeting with offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher to clean out the back of the call sheet. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 That might mean finally organizing your laundry basket or having a long-overdue family meeting. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 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
  • Interest accrues at 18% against the building’s property tax account, and a large unpaid lien could put its mortgage at risk, even though co-op boards have none of DOF’s collection or enforcement powers.
    — Michael Wolfe, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Big fish, small payments Several prominent and wealthy customers make up a good share of the unpaid amount, according to the audit.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 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
  • Venture through the steep, winding lanes lined with high-end boutiques and restaurants while taking in panoramic views of the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea below.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Stirring regularly, bring the milk to a boil over medium heat, then turn off and let steep until the rice is ready.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 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
  • According to the City Auditor's Office, the amount of delinquent accounts has increased by thousands over the last few years.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of delinquent
Adjective
  • With local cops, plagued by rumors of departmental misdeeds, looking for a peaceful solution and federal authorities contemplating extreme action, the situation escalates.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
  • But winter and spring brought extreme drought when the wheat needed moisture to establish itself.
    — Joshua A. Bickel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of extreme

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“Overdue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdue. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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