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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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
Fortunately, there’s an opportunity to unwind that horrible deal and clear the path for long-overdue housing and commercial development.
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Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The boy’s family and county leaders are renewing their plea for witnesses to come forward, saying justice for a child lost to senseless street violence is long overdue.
—Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Every year Close is among the first names that come up from pundits trying to predict overdue stars who could receive this award.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Related Stories For Close and Scott, the recognition arrives as a long-overdue embrace from an Academy that has nominated each of them repeatedly without ever handing over a competitive prize.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 June 2026
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Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The boy’s family and county leaders are renewing their plea for witnesses to come forward, saying justice for a child lost to senseless street violence is long overdue.
—Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Every year Close is among the first names that come up from pundits trying to predict overdue stars who could receive this award.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Related Stories For Close and Scott, the recognition arrives as a long-overdue embrace from an Academy that has nominated each of them repeatedly without ever handing over a competitive prize.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdue
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In a statement provided to KDKA-TV, Allegheny County said that a malfunction led to the delayed opening.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The Metro-North Platform in Stamford The Stamford train platform is not exactly poetry — unless your idea of romance involves delayed commuters, laptop bags, and people silently negotiating personal space.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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There were hundreds on the scene as the Malibu Pier provided not only plenty of real estate for seats but also views of unpaid extras in the form of seals and surfers lined up to catch the high tide to close out the day.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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While dependency court guardians are typically unpaid volunteers, in family court, most guardians ad litem are private attorneys appointed by judges, often charging hundreds of dollars an hour.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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The federal government's warning about the dangers of excessive screen time is sending shockwaves through households and classrooms alike, drawing comparisons to public health crises of the past.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Social media users have documented taking excessive amounts of diphenhydramine in an attempt to overcome the medication's drowsy effects and experience a euphoric feeling.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The journey proves a belated act of self-discovery.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Tonkin marked their first wedding anniversary in a belated Instagram post on Tuesday, May 12.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers was named the winner of the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL’s most outstanding player, as voted by the league’s players.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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Over his past four starts, Yamamoto has been outstanding, allowing just three runs on 16 hits over 27⅓ innings.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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With an October deadline looming for the seven states to agree on a new Colorado River Compact—the plan that governs how water is distributed between them—regional officials are under pressure to strike a compromise on steep water cuts.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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All-female founding teams posted steeper drops in both deal value and count than mixed-gender cohorts.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Even while the amount of delinquent card debt is rising, the number of delinquent accounts remains relatively stable, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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What that means is that if the debt becomes delinquent and a creditor obtains a judgment, either spouse's wages may be subject to garnishment, depending on state law.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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However, rather than moving in any extreme direction, Korkmaz said the Turkish mill is seeing demand for realistic pieces combined with stronger finishes, bolder aesthetics and more attitude.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Trump has opened our eyes to the consequences of extreme greed, corruption, cruelty, and utter disregard for the Constitution and the rule of law.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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“Overdue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdue. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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