1
as in owing
having reached the date at which payment is required
the loan is due next April
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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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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
Rachel McRady, People.com, 22 May 2025
In fairness, the Wizards' lack of postseason success was due in large part to Jordan missing 13 games during a 16-game stretch in February and March (during which Washington went 4-9) with torn cartilage in his right knee.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Filip Timotija, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
From Meghan, Duchess of Sussex to Kamala Harris, here are the women who have paid their dues as sorority sisters.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 10 May 2025
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Adjective
The district attorney’s office tells PEOPLE Brown is due back in court July 9.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 22 May 2025
In fairness, the Wizards' lack of postseason success was due in large part to Jordan missing 13 games during a 16-game stretch in February and March (during which Washington went 4-9) with torn cartilage in his right knee.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Noun
Since then, the departments have stopped workers from having their union dues automatically subtracted from their salary.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
From Meghan, Duchess of Sussex to Kamala Harris, here are the women who have paid their dues as sorority sisters.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 10 May 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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The protean hatred of Jews is always justified, and never justifiable.—
Rabbi David Wolpe,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Your personal life doesn't need to be defended, justified, or sacrificed because someone else's priorities weren't planned for.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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On Monday night, there was no double-overtime – just one extra frame this time – and there was no goal overturned as the Frost beat the Ottawa Charge 2-1 to repeat as Walter Cup Champions, this time in front of 11,024 fans at the Xcel Energy Center.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Solid port selection, including USB-C, is just the icing on the cake.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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The big Serbian, however, stared straight ahead of him, his face a mask of pure focus.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Instead of refusing Trump’s ceasefire proposal straight away, the Russian president has been introducing new demands and blaming Kyiv for not accepting them.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Punishments for killing a grizzly include a maximum civil penalty of $10,000, up to six months in jail, and losing hunting privileges for one to three years, the wildlife agency’s spokesperson T.J. Ross told McClatchy News by email May 21.—
Helena Wegner,
Idaho Statesman,
22 May 2025
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Rubio reiterated that student visas are a privilege not a right, especially if a person engages in property destruction or other acts of violence.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Just days after the high court delivered its ruling last week, the Walt Disney Company put 45 employees who have TPS on unpaid leave.—
Miami Herald Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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More: Supreme Court revives suit against cop who fatally shot driver stopped for unpaid tolls That decision benefited the family of the man who was shot during the traffic stop for unpaid tolls.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Expect kudos, rewards and deserved acknowledgement!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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But there is also the fact that Bayern lost their record dominance in the Champions League group stage, and although the club put up a good fight, the exit against Inter Milan was more than deserved.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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The jungle-like garden, Norton’s collection of 250 rare plants, including palms, orchids, and other native plants, is beautiful itself, and Norton’s massive sculptures (in stone, wood, and bronze) look right at home among the vegetation.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Crossbody Bag Crossbody bags are a travel essential, keeping your phone, cash, cards, passport, and SPF right at your fingertips without having to dig through a bulky backpack or tote bag.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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“Due.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/due. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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