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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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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
But not at the award itself, which seems long overdue for a player on the cusp of program history.
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
For leaders accustomed to planning around outages and diesel deliveries, the prospect of steady on-site power may feel overdue.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Lucky for the forgetful reader who checked out the book, the library got rid of overdue fines in 2021, so they won’t be charged a dime.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Feb. 2026
The Washington Post Guild, the union representing staff members, called Lewis’ exit long overdue.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
For leaders accustomed to planning around outages and diesel deliveries, the prospect of steady on-site power may feel overdue.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Lucky for the forgetful reader who checked out the book, the library got rid of overdue fines in 2021, so they won’t be charged a dime.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Feb. 2026
The Washington Post Guild, the union representing staff members, called Lewis’ exit long overdue.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdue
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The delayed and low-key nature of that April news conference would make for a stark contrast with the unveiling of another round of immigration legislation just 10 months later.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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Residents report the actual death toll exceeds 162, with villages devastated and survivors fleeing as government security forces faced criticism for delayed response.—
Pelumi Salako,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Security screening delays and longer airport lines could intensify during spring break as unpaid screeners face financial pressure to skip work or call out sick.—
Rio Yamat,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Find out how to tackle your unpaid collection debt today.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Although the Bobcats scored more points in the paint, their inability to stop the Eagles' forward on the interior led to excessive fouling.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Critics say it was often used to justify excessive force by police.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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But Adams also deserves some belated credit (and don’t be shocked when his former colleagues toss him a GM of the Year vote or two).—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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That’s true historically — Netflix ran a 10K on streaming before Disney could lace up its sneakers, prompting a mad belated frenzy from the Burbank firm to get its own service up and running more than a decade later, in 2019.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Dec. 2025
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Crosby, in his 21st NHL season, is having a typically outstanding campaign.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The driver was apprehended and has prior convictions for being an armed felon and an outstanding warrant, according to the department.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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For the first time since the Federal Reserve began its aggressive rate hikes years ago, the share of homeowners paying steep mortgage rates above 6% now exceeds the elite class of borrowers holding on to rock-bottom rates below 3%.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene Somewhere between Monaco and Cannes, up the steep streets of Nice’s intricate Old Town, a large garden with poppies is accessed through a cool courtyard, shaded by orange trees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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The report, released Tuesday, also showed that newly delinquent mortgages (30 days past due) were the highest in 10 years.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Debt management programs can lead to lower rates on credit cards, waive late fees, and bring delinquent accounts current to stop collection activity, according to GreenPath Financial Wellness.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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When glycogen stores are low, blood sugar highs and lows feel more extreme, which can be especially challenging for the brain, DeWitt said.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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As frozen supply chains continue to expand, autonomous systems designed specifically for extreme environments may become essential rather than optional.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Overdue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdue. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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