as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
an overabundance of desserts at a potluck dinner
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Recent Examples of overabundance
In the case of New York, the challenge is overabundance.
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Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
As more carriers and drivers are taken out of service amid an overabundance of trucks and a White House crackdown on trucking compliance, upward pricing pressures continued at the start of 2026.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 Apr. 2026
Her targets include some familiar ones, such as the state’s overabundance of taxing bodies like townships and various obscure districts.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Camp requires an overabundance of both money and imagination.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overabundance
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
As more carriers and drivers are taken out of service amid an overabundance of trucks and a White House crackdown on trucking compliance, upward pricing pressures continued at the start of 2026.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 Apr. 2026
Her targets include some familiar ones, such as the state’s overabundance of taxing bodies like townships and various obscure districts.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Camp requires an overabundance of both money and imagination.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overabundance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overabundance
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In 2022, California recorded a nearly $100 billion surplus, saved just $10 billion in its rainy day fund and then spent the rest.
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Those include requiring property owners to file a claim with the government for any surplus proceeds from the tax sale.
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Attems Sauvignon Blanc, Venezia Giulia IGT, $20 Attems offers a slightly riper, more generous introduction to Friulian sauvignon blanc, but never veers into tropical excess.
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Working with 5 to 6 pieces at a time, remove fish from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and add to hot oil, briefly dragging fish along surface of oil to prevent sticking.
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The City of Alamosa canceled its fireworks show due to historic drought conditions and an abundance of caution.
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Americans have traditionally embraced a lifestyle of abundance, believing that hard work and ambition would lead to greater prosperity.
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“Overabundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overabundance. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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