as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
try to avoid undue delay responding to e-mails
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Recent Examples of undue
But his presence is designed to serve as a kind of firewall against undue pressure from the White House to lower interest rates.
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Scott Horsley,
NPR,
17 June 2026
The framework also outlines measures da Zaeli said are needed to ensure legal certainty, avoid undue liability and safeguard the right to full defense and due process.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Wait for the Host's Signal Walking into the dining room and immediately taking a seat can disrupt the natural rhythm of the gathering or cause undue stress for the host.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
Gambling on the health of an already unhealthy roster also has placed undue burden on veteran point guard Skylar Diggins.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for undue
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
17 June 2026
The framework also outlines measures da Zaeli said are needed to ensure legal certainty, avoid undue liability and safeguard the right to full defense and due process.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Wait for the Host's Signal Walking into the dining room and immediately taking a seat can disrupt the natural rhythm of the gathering or cause undue stress for the host.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
Gambling on the health of an already unhealthy roster also has placed undue burden on veteran point guard Skylar Diggins.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for undue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undue
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Although not always the case, excessive heat warnings usually coincide with heat waves.
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This does not diminish concerns about excessive screen time or the value of reducing distractions during the school day.
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The extreme conditions are driven by a heat dome, a high pressure weather system that can trap heat for days, even weeks.
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That day in Redding, temperatures surged to 109 degrees, triggering an extreme heat warning for the area.
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Peterson would fulfill steep guard needs for the Jazz.
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In this kind of unpredictable environment, putting money on the line can lead to either significant gains or steep losses for bettors.
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“Undue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undue. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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