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deadlines

NOUN

due date

Synonyms

STRONGEST

limit period time limit

STRONG

bound cutoff

WEAK

target date time frame zero hour

Example Sentences

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And bearing the brunt of ever-speedier takeouts are delivery riders scrambling to meet tight deadlines for a pittance.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

When Congress passed the Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act in 1996, it imposed strict filing deadlines, strengthened rules against multiple petitions, and expanded deference to state court decisions.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Court of Federal Claims judge Molly Silfen said tax-filing and payment deadlines were postponed during that time, plus another 60 days, which would have concluded on July 10, 2023.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

After multiple deadlines and threats of fresh attacks, traders don’t seem to believe that further escalation is a genuine risk.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Who was he to give assignments and set deadlines?

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris