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
Also, the stakes are kept appropriately small, deliberately not incurring undue financial, reputational or safety risks.
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Amy Edmondson, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2025
But getting on the roller coaster – with your teenagers or with markets – usually leads to bad decisions and undue angst.
—Sarah Keohane Williamson, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
That doesn't appear to have been the case with the dire wolf constructs, said Shapiro, who told USA TODAY that none of the animals used in Colossal's dire wolf program suffered undue pain.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Critics contend the bill solves a problem that is already addressed by existing law and adds undue burdens to the voter registration process.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Amy Edmondson, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2025
But getting on the roller coaster – with your teenagers or with markets – usually leads to bad decisions and undue angst.
—Sarah Keohane Williamson, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
That doesn't appear to have been the case with the dire wolf constructs, said Shapiro, who told USA TODAY that none of the animals used in Colossal's dire wolf program suffered undue pain.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Critics contend the bill solves a problem that is already addressed by existing law and adds undue burdens to the voter registration process.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undue
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Meanwhile, excessive rainfall from the weekend storms has led to river and creek flooding in areas south and east of the Kansas City metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The Aurora City Council at a meeting Tuesday is set to consider changes to the parking ordinance that police say will help with the excessive number of commercial vehicles being parked on city roads.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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Magic is a big part of it, but Evel Knievel-level showmanship and extreme endurance also figure into the equation.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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Much of New Mexico continues to battle severe to extreme drought conditions, which will also exacerbate the fire threat.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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This gorgeous option has distressed floral medallions that look lived-in for vintage charm, all without a steep price point.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The requirements for that are steep and include proving either your parent or grandparent was an Irish citizen at the time of your birth.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Undue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undue. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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