1
as in owing
having reached the date at which payment is required
the loan is due next April
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Relevance
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2
as in expected
being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events
their train is due to arrive in half an hour
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3
as in justified
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
all the participants in the trial are required to treat the judge with due respect
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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
the island lies due south of the headland
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as in straight
in a direct line or course
a plane flying due east
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as in privilege
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Recent Examples of due
Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
Thursdays, Asbury Methodist Church, 220 Horatio Ave., Maitland, first visit free, then $5 monthly dues, 407-376-7512.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
Applications were due in March and notifications were set to go out in December.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 26 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
There are over 90 members — 50 are active and the rest are lifetime members or have been in the club for over 20 years and still pay dues.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
Thursdays, Asbury Methodist Church, 220 Horatio Ave., Maitland, first visit free, then $5 monthly dues, 407-376-7512.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Carey’s next album, Here For It All, is due out on Sept. 26.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
Applications were due in March and notifications were set to go out in December.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for due
Adjective
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However, authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction.—
Jason Gutierrez,
BostonGlobe.com,
18 Jan. 2023
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However, the authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction.—
Mike Ives,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Not the kind that makes headlines, but the kind that simmers just under the surface: quiet, subtle and justified.—
Joe Altieri,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The four teams from Texas are all justified selections for their respective spots.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The momentum is good news for ERS which will allow the retailer to scale quickly in a sector that is only just beginning to be developed.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Kansas City Current have also scored a league-leading 36 goals, eight more than the Washington Spirit and San Diego Wave, while conceding just 10.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Silva extended his winning streak to eight straight with his win over Vallejos.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The retro design looks straight out of a rock ‘n’ roll history book, which is half the fun of owning it.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Another best practice is to implement the principle of least privilege access.—
TK Keanini,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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If you are stopped by law enforcement for driving under the influence of intoxicants, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has the authority to revoke or suspend your driving privilege.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Plaid Penguin, a hospitality marketing agency, alleges that Noble’s Restaurants, LLC owes it more than $176,000 after the Noble group terminated a contract prematurely and left Plaid Penguin unpaid for services.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Sacramento City Council voted to attach unpaid enforcement fees to the property as a special tax assessment, but a city spokesperson confirmed the city did not play a role in the eviction, the reasons for which remain unclear.—
Nathaniel Levine,
Sacbee.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Fleetwood’s victory was well earned and well deserved.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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This One is Personal is a testament to Tiwa’s deserved longevity, and now that the singer-songwriter is 45 years old.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The foam footbed stood out during testing for its cloudlike comfort, which felt nice right out of the box with no break-in period.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
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With the regular season right around the corner, the Packers have also become a talking point in the Micah Parsons trade rumor mill.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Due.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/due. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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