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due date

American  
[doo dayt] / ˈdu ˌdeɪt /

noun

  • due dates
    plural
  1. the specific day on which something is due to be completed, paid, submitted, etc.


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As the due date rapidly approaches, they were given a hospital tour as an accessibility requirement.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

If you do pay extra to speed up your loan payoff, instruct your lender to apply all extra funds directly to your principal balance immediately and to keep your next payment due date unchanged.

From MarketWatch Aug. 24, 2026

It extended the due date to May 18.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

The residency was lined up before I got pregnant, and even though I hate flying—and especially hate flying un-Xanaxed with a rapidly expanding belly—prioritizing writing time before my June due date has become paramount.

From Slate May 10, 2026

It was less than satisfying; and yet as his due date neared he kept on, sometimes all night.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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