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
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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.
Adjective
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The National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.
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The laminate reinforces the glass to create a shatter-resistant barrier, preventing shards of glass from flying out during extreme weather.
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That marks a steep decline of 74% from the movie's already-poor $37 million debut, a much bigger drop than is typical for a summer superhero film.
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In the tourney, Zellers had five goals and three assists in five games and made a steep climb up the depth chart.
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“Undue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undue. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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