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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Deadlines for bringing these claims vary depending on the state and the type of claim involved, so it’s important to seek legal advice as soon as possible.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Deadlines loom for redemption requests at other large nontraded funds.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Note: Deadlines might differ for victims of federally declared disasters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Deadlines to report the information have already been pushed back: to Jan. 1, 2025, from Jan. 1, 2024 for existing businesses, while businesses that were created after Jan. 1 have 90 days to comply.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2024

Deadlines just aren’t real to me until I’m staring one in the face.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan