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
Just as the accommodations required will differ by job and industry, the employer’s ability to demonstrate undue hardship will also differ.
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Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
The Georgia competitions change locations every couple of years to avoid putting undue stress on the trees.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
To remedy this without creating undue delays for businesses, the Act creates a hold-separate requirement for up to 90 days to allow the court to review public comments and government responses.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
As written and implemented, these laws place undue burden on proving individual culpability based on smoking-gun evidence of hate.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
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Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
The Georgia competitions change locations every couple of years to avoid putting undue stress on the trees.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
To remedy this without creating undue delays for businesses, the Act creates a hold-separate requirement for up to 90 days to allow the court to review public comments and government responses.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
As written and implemented, these laws place undue burden on proving individual culpability based on smoking-gun evidence of hate.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undue
Adjective
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Illinois Senate President Don Harmon should pass legislation granting the Illinois Department of Insurance the power to reject excessive rate hikes by insurance companies regarding homeowners’ insurance rates.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The National Park Service warns that excessive saltwater intrusion can weaken the trees over time, and in some cases, eventually kill them.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From extreme heat and wildfire smoke to asthma and utility costs, climate change is already impacting our everyday lives.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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This model is also the brand’s most durable yet, boasting an extreme IP69 rating for water and dust resistance, paired with a versatile triple 50MP camera system that captures professional-grade detail across wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto shots.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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While consumers worldwide face steep price hikes, Brazilian gasoline prices rose just 5% in March — compared to 30% in the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The beatdown started with a low crawl up King’s steep gravel driveway.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Undue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undue. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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