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
This extends to a legal need to be free from undue influence, control, or conflicts of interest from external organisations.
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The term is shorthand for the bloc’s Anti-Coercion Instrument, or ACI, that could sanction individuals or institutions found to be putting undue pressure on the EU.
—Sam McNeil, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Throughout his six-slide message, Brooklyn accused David and Victoria of being chronically controlling, causing his wife Nicola undue distress ahead of their wedding, trying to sabotage their relationship and rejecting any of Brooklyn and Nicola's attempts to reconcile.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Trump’s administration argues that adversaries such as China are exercising undue influence in Latin American countries like Venezuela and the Panama Canal.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The term is shorthand for the bloc’s Anti-Coercion Instrument, or ACI, that could sanction individuals or institutions found to be putting undue pressure on the EU.
—Sam McNeil, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Throughout his six-slide message, Brooklyn accused David and Victoria of being chronically controlling, causing his wife Nicola undue distress ahead of their wedding, trying to sabotage their relationship and rejecting any of Brooklyn and Nicola's attempts to reconcile.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Trump’s administration argues that adversaries such as China are exercising undue influence in Latin American countries like Venezuela and the Panama Canal.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undue
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Commissioners dismissed the allegations related to donor information but found that Ellis had accepted excessive contributions.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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The restrictions, known as a consent decree, were a result of a 2017 lawsuit over excessive use of solitary confinement and pepper spray on inmates.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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China’s humanoid robot maker Unitree has showcased a major cold-weather milestone, with its G1 robot completing an autonomous trek across an extreme snowfield in northwest China.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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While official accounts and bystander videos of the Saturday shooting at 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue offer conflicting narratives about the split-second escalation, the outcome highlights the extreme physical risk of inserting oneself into the immediate perimeter of armed agents.—
Christina Buttons,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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On the continental shelf, these areas are located in shallower waters rich in nutrients, often associated with colder waters and steep seabed slopes that bring food to the surface.—
Rodrigo Tardin,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Shop steep sales on quilts, duvet covers, and more cozy bedroom essentials.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Undue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undue. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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