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
Once that measurement is obtained, the team uses a mathematical process called the Fourier transform to identify any problematic frequencies that might be causing undue vibration.
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Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 25 June 2025
For decades, the Dodgers have gotten away with being the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos of Major League Baseball – a corporate entity with an undue, even unhealthy following by too many Latinos.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
Brazil's federal police also accused Luiz Fernando Corrêa, the head of the country's intelligence agency under Lula, of undue interference in investigations.
—Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
Reporting Hardship: Those facing undue barriers to digital payment can contact SSA or the Electronic Payment Solution Center to discuss alternatives or apply for an exemption.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 25 June 2025
For decades, the Dodgers have gotten away with being the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos of Major League Baseball – a corporate entity with an undue, even unhealthy following by too many Latinos.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
Brazil's federal police also accused Luiz Fernando Corrêa, the head of the country's intelligence agency under Lula, of undue interference in investigations.
—Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
Reporting Hardship: Those facing undue barriers to digital payment can contact SSA or the Electronic Payment Solution Center to discuss alternatives or apply for an exemption.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undue
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez took to X on Saturday to say his office was closely monitoring the situation and advised use excessive caution in the affected areas.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Protecting Financial Privacy: The Act ensures that digital financial systems do not compromise individual freedoms or privacy due to excessive government oversight. — Yahoo! Finance and Investopedia contributed to this report.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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While many farmers lean on a relentless optimism to get through the uncertainty of relying on the weather for a living, extreme weather disasters like catastrophic floods, droughts and wildfires can take a toll.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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Both companies show extreme volatility in bear markets, but Palantir's recovery has been more robust, possibly owing to its growing profitability and improving operational metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Since March, the Trump administration has oscillated between implementing and pausing steep tariffs on some of the United States’ largest trading partners.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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In addition to Tha Carter III, Wayne’s recent release Tha Carter VI drops from No. 47 to No. 124, a steep decline just a month into its run.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Undue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undue. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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