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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
Interviews by Laura May Todd Six people who found a new creative calling later in life — or for whom recognition was long overdue.
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Kate Guadagnino, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
The same could be said of the wage-hikes, which were long overdue, and more recently action against fentanyl, which is increasingly becoming an issue in Mexico too.
—Alex González Ormerod, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
All told, Mind Games was long overdue for a reappraisal.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
The welcome return of a hybrid to the Civic lineup was overdue; performance, efficiency and performance make the wait worthwhile.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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Kate Guadagnino, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
The same could be said of the wage-hikes, which were long overdue, and more recently action against fentanyl, which is increasingly becoming an issue in Mexico too.
—Alex González Ormerod, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
All told, Mind Games was long overdue for a reappraisal.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
The welcome return of a hybrid to the Civic lineup was overdue; performance, efficiency and performance make the wait worthwhile.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdue
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Andrew Tate has slammed a decision that could see him be forced to cough up £2 million ($2.5 million) in unpaid taxes in his native Britain.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Amid student accusations of forced and unpaid labor at Olivet University, which is headquartered in the high-desert town of Anza, Calif., school leaders tried to protect the university’s fate against state regulators’ attempts to revoke its license.Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, being unable to control excessive behaviors can cause people to stretch beyond their means and compromise their well-being and personal sustainability.Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Because peace had prevailed for 15 years following the end of World War I, Borah argued, global military spending was excessive.Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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But a belated, uninspiring improvement is an improvement nonetheless.Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 2 Feb. 2024
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The Beverage Testing Institute’s Top Ten Whiskeys of 2024 showcased a selection of outstanding whiskeys.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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From outstanding classical programming to lively Pops performances and beyond, our world-class artistry is on display throughout each season.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hike along the Beagle Channel on the Senda Costera, or push yourself on the steep Cerro Guanaco Trail for awe-inspiring views of mountains plunging into icy waters.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other government ministers met with provincial premiers to discuss Trump's pledge to impose steep tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports after he is sworn in as president in January.Nia Williams and Ismail Shakil, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The TransUnion 2025 Credit Forecast predicts the percentage of auto loans more than 60 days delinquent this year will come in at 1.45%, just about flat with the 1.42% rate in 2023, but then fall to 1.38% in the fourth quarter of 2025, a seven basis points improvement.Ed Garsten, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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So the total number of delinquent taxpayers is likely smaller than the total number of notices that were mailed out.Eamon Javers, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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The cartoonishly extreme and yet wholeheartedly relatable plot volleys back and forth between comedy and emotional turmoil.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In pagan and other pre-Christian traditions, legends arose of mythical beings who emerged during the long nights around the solstice to dole out more extreme punishments to those who weren't on their best behavior.Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Giants aren’t expected to announce it until late Sunday or Monday.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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