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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Recent Examples of overdue
To the extent that this ignites a conversation about how best to direct billions in American assistance abroad, the move is long overdue.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
Beyoncé finally winning album of the year was long overdue and a highlight of my night.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
The Legislature’s assertion of power is long overdue, but Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, and House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, may have made a major political miscalculation.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
The financial reckoning seen on Jan. 27 was well overdue.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
Beyoncé finally winning album of the year was long overdue and a highlight of my night.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
The Legislature’s assertion of power is long overdue, but Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, and House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, may have made a major political miscalculation.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
The financial reckoning seen on Jan. 27 was well overdue.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdue
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Cohen improved his position as MSG Networks continues to negotiate terms of its unpaid debt.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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America needs comprehensive support systems for caregivers, particularly working mothers who often shoulder unpaid caregiving roles.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Their sponsors said they were aimed at reducing excessive regulatory burdens and federal spending, and safeguarding Medicaid and Medicare.—
Gabriella Borter,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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In a federal complaint, the lawyer Kivel argued the state’s penalties violated his client’s Eighth Amendment rights against excessive punishment.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Feb. 2025
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The misguided focus on containment is a belated echo of the nuclear age, when the United States and others limited the spread of atomic bombs by restricting access to enriched uranium, by keeping an eye on what certain scientists were doing and by sending inspectors into labs and military bases.—
Zeynep Tufekci,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
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At the time of the film’s release in theaters in October, both Crowe and Adria Petty talked with Variety about what the very belated re-release of the film after more than 40 years meant to them.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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Luckily, there are many outstanding options to choose from.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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That show earned her Emmy noms for lead actress in a drama series and outstanding writing for a drama series — in addition to BAFTA and Peabody wins.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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At first glance, the price tags for premium domains can seem steep, with some reaching seven figures.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The trails to both falls have steep and rocky terrain that can be loose and slippery when wet.—
Krissy Waite,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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This delinquent account will then affect their credit score until the debt is paid.—
Bianca Rodríguez Rojas,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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Defaulting on federal student loans: This usually occurs after loans remain delinquent for 270 days.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The staff forecasts and tracks tornadoes, hurricanes, and extreme rainfall events, and is also responsible for predicting solar storms and protecting the fish, crabs, and other species that help feed the nation.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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According to Parkinson, the improbability of Lemons' survival and extreme nature of saturation diving is what originally drew him to the story.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
1 Mar. 2025
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The expectant mom announced her pregnancy during her late husband and brother-in-law Matthew's memorial service back in September.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Check back each Sunday for his latest whiskey review.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Overdue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdue. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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