1
as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
ticket prices for the rock concert are simply too high
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2
as in then
in addition to what has been said
I want to buy this sweater—and that sweater too!
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3
as in extremely
to a great degree
the audience didn't seem too interested in what the speaker had to say
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Recent Examples of too
Still, advocates said the city is moving too slowly.
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Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Republicans are trying to portray Ossoff as too liberal to attract those voters.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 June 2026
There was another cigar somewhere in his not-too-distant future.
—Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Kerrie Kelly, the founder of Kerrie Kelly Studio, recommends steering clear of upholstered furniture at yard sales, too.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
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Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Republicans are trying to portray Ossoff as too liberal to attract those voters.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 June 2026
There was another cigar somewhere in his not-too-distant future.
—Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Kerrie Kelly, the founder of Kerrie Kelly Studio, recommends steering clear of upholstered furniture at yard sales, too.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for too
Adverb
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The album sounds a little overly slick at times, but mostly Foreign Tongues stays faithful to the Stones’ signature sound, or at least Watts’ idea of how the Stones should sound.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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But when insecure, Venus in Leo’s approach can come across as performative, prideful and overly invested in being chosen.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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Six shots over par on the back nine, then six under par on the front nine.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Keep a core of year-round basics, then rotate a few season-specific pieces in and out as the weather turns.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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Canada and Qatar drew their first matches, making this an extremely important opportunity for their hopes of advancing out of the group stage.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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All had extremely low omega-3 levels and at least one risk factor for dementia, such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, high blood pressure or cholesterol.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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Service is unfussy, but not too casual, either.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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Terzan 5 is probably not the only bulge fossil fragment either.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
Adverb
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Following their arrival, word spread among law enforcement at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead) that the King and Queen were en route — and the path to the VVIP (yes, very very) entrance was cleared by FBI officials, who kept fans away from the area.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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This could look like a very specific cut of a sleeve of a shirt that nods to that time.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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McIlroy was even seen stepping back from the ball to quip back at one of the hecklers, while others, including his friend Shane Lowry, were also quick to respond.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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The lightweight, toner-meets-serum formula also layers in niacinamide and adenosine for anyone chasing a bouncy, healthy glow.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Adverb
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In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who own property.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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But if the film occasionally threatens to float away into its own inaccessible realm, Camp’s witty, doleful performance grounds it with a human dimension, albeit not a terribly warm one.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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And besides, acting like a contender has far more in common with the American sports mindset than seeking style points just for participation.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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“Too.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/too. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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