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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
Marlon Wayans, a co-creator of Scary Movie, celebrated news of the release date in a statement, deeming the moment as overdue while expressing his excitement to introduce the film series to a new generation.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Clearly, the streaming economy is long overdue for a reimagining.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
An overhaul of City’s midfield department is overdue.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Key Facts Trump said in the executive order the release of the assassination records is in the interest of the American people and families of the deceased, noting the release of the records, which will come over 60 years after the assassinations, is long overdue.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Clearly, the streaming economy is long overdue for a reimagining.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
An overhaul of City’s midfield department is overdue.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Key Facts Trump said in the executive order the release of the assassination records is in the interest of the American people and families of the deceased, noting the release of the records, which will come over 60 years after the assassinations, is long overdue.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdue
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During his postgame media session, Butler alluded to his three unpaid Heat suspensions that preceded Thursday’s trade at the NBA trading deadline to the Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson and a first-round draft choice.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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State of play: The Library of Congress is showcasing a display on Black labor, from slavery starting in the colonial period to unpaid and paid African American workers through the 1960s.—
Cuneyt Dil,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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According to Mock, your professional maid service will not have the proper tools to safely remove excessive mold issues.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Comedian and actress Amy Schumer announced last year that she was diagnosed with the rare hormonal disorder, Cushing’s syndrome, which is characterized by excessive production of cortisol.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
7 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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The Setting Sun The death of Queen Elizabeth II marked, in a belated way, the demise of empire.—
Fintan O’Toole,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Feb. 2023
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Each Movies 'Wicked' Star Jeff Goldblum Plays Piano During BAFTA Film Awards In Memoriam Segment Winslet scored a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the film, with Lee also nominated for the BAFTA for outstanding British film of the year.—
Hilary Lewis,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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Our first priority always is to maintain outstanding security and operational excellence.—
Ayesha Javed,
TIME,
16 Feb. 2025
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The water — being pumped up a steep grade — eventually reached the Guilford Reservoir on Cold Spring Lane.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
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The voting process changed a bit from previous years, meaning all nominees faced a slightly steeper climb to election this year and accounting for the smallest Pro Football Hall of Fame class since 2005.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2025
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Specifically, Werfel announced that the IRS had successfully pursued 175 delinquent tax cases for millionaires, generating $38 million in recoveries—a few months later, the agency noted that the compliance effort had generated more than $1 billion in collections.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
12 Feb. 2025
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Five and a half pages in the Jordan Independent included the delinquent tax notice for Scott County for 1994.—
Bernice Hoffman,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Both California and Florida, which have always been disaster-prone states, have seen an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events over the past few years.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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In participating in those extreme acts, Saha said, people fall victim to a group psychology that both permits and encourages more extreme behavior.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The show, which is developed by Jenni Konner and Nora Silver under the eponymous Jenni Konner Productions banner, centers on two brothers who realize their late father was a secret crime lord.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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In late January, the iconic funny man appeared on 101.1 The Wiz, reacting to a slew of rappers performing at Donald Trump‘s inauguration.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Overdue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdue. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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