deadline
noun
the time by which something must be finished or submitted; the latest time for finishing something.
deadlines
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pluralof deadline.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Alaska's vast distances, remote communities and mail-ballot deadlines mean counting takes longer.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
What to know about deadlines, options and more.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
Some of those rules include governing campaign contribution limits, filing deadlines, public disclosures and fundraising windows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Voters unused to the tighter deadlines also could have contributed to an increase in late ballots.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
The deadlines were never-ending, and there were times when she wondered if she had chosen the right line of work.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
