1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in unpaid
not yet paid
an overdue bill that's started incurring interest charges
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of overdue
Republican officials, including Gov. Jeff Landry and Murrill, say the state is long overdue in delivering justice that has been promised to the families of victims.
—
CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Gaining overdue recognition?
—USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
With 10 top-10s in his last 23 starts, including a tie for fourth at last year’s API, Henley seems overdue for win No. 5 on Tour.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
On-chain assets are, ultimately, financial instruments and the ecosystem is long overdue for crypto-specific audit and attestation standards.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overdue
CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Gaining overdue recognition?
—USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
With 10 top-10s in his last 23 starts, including a tie for fourth at last year’s API, Henley seems overdue for win No. 5 on Tour.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
On-chain assets are, ultimately, financial instruments and the ecosystem is long overdue for crypto-specific audit and attestation standards.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overdue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdue
Adjective
-
Khalil was an unpaid intern with UNRWA in 2023 but was never on staff, agency spokesperson Juliette Touma has told CNN.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Khalil worked as an unpaid intern with UNRWA in 2023 but was never on staff, the agency told CNN.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Sixty-one percent of Americans believe that excessive apologizing diminishes the impact of a sincere apology.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
-
Remove excessive quantities of tree leaves from home lawns before mowing. 20.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
The misguided focus on containment is a belated echo of the nuclear age, when the United States and others limited the spread of atomic bombs by restricting access to enriched uranium, by keeping an eye on what certain scientists were doing and by sending inspectors into labs and military bases.—
Zeynep Tufekci,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
-
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
Adjective
-
The show was also a huge hit, scoring 61 Emmy nominations in just three seasons, and winning 13, including outstanding comedy series.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
-
Both Tawny Ports are outstanding, as is the entire range.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
And in January 2024, a steep entertainment tax on services by karaoke bars, spas, and nightclubs had been proposed, though that was scrapped the next month after backlash from local businesses.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Hop aboard one of the town’s white Volkswagen Beetle taxis to navigate the steep streets, or take the cable car to Hotel Montetaxco—a fine place for views of Taxco rooftops and to rest your head for the night.—
Meagan Drillinger,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Americans are falling farther behind on credit card bills as researchers say the share of delinquent balances just reached troubling new levels.—
Pete Grieve,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
-
The episode ends with Stuart turning up to help bury Ted’s delinquent dad, the ghost of Eddie, making a return.—
Ayan Artan,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Temperature Painting during extreme cold or extreme heat can compromise the paint.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
-
These conditions will lead to extreme fire behavior!—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
In court filings made late Monday in Baltimore, officials from 18 agencies confirmed that the workers were being reinstated, with most placed on administrative leave temporarily.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
-
The last bitcoin price boom that saw the bitcoin price climb to around $70,000 in late 2021 came in the aftermath of huge Covid-era government stimulus spending and money-printing.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Overdue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdue. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share