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
And in the name of empowering communities to have a say, the law now gave community boards undue power to snarl applications — power many of them proceeded to abuse.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
However, the presence of ICE in schools, particularly when their agents are given leeway to act without proper legal procedures, can traumatize students, disrupt learning, and impose undue burdens on educators and administrators.
—Rebecca Ragan, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Makary has criticized in books and articles the overprescribing of drugs, the use of pesticides on foods and the undue influence of pharmaceutical and insurance companies over doctors and government regulators.
—CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
Crow-Armstrong was able to mature without too much undue pressure on him and made up for his slow start with his stellar defense.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
However, the presence of ICE in schools, particularly when their agents are given leeway to act without proper legal procedures, can traumatize students, disrupt learning, and impose undue burdens on educators and administrators.
—Rebecca Ragan, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Makary has criticized in books and articles the overprescribing of drugs, the use of pesticides on foods and the undue influence of pharmaceutical and insurance companies over doctors and government regulators.
—CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
Crow-Armstrong was able to mature without too much undue pressure on him and made up for his slow start with his stellar defense.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undue
Adjective
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This study, which was published in the journal Neurology, comes when clinicians and public health advocates are raising awareness of alcohol use disorder and issues related to excessive alcohol consumption.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Avoid constipation as excessive straining can weaken the pelvic floor.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Much of New Mexico continues to battle severe to extreme drought conditions, which will also exacerbate the fire threat.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Magic is a big part of it, but Evel Knievel-level showmanship and extreme endurance also figure into the equation.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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“Undue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undue. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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