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redundant

adjective

ri-ˈdən-dənt How to pronounce redundant (audio)
Definition of redundantnext
as in extra
being over what is needed this area is already chockablock with shopping malls; another one would be redundant

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Recent Examples of redundant According to correspondence reviewed by ProPublica, the Joint Staff disagreed with the Army acting secretary, who said in a February 2025 memo that the program was redundant and recommended Congress repeal the law that set it in motion. — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026 Carbyne reports that redundant calls among those triaged calls dropped by more than 30%. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Sila also uses redundant systems designed to support reliable material output. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 Skip the redundant blanket and use that space for a pair of these plush, comfortable socks instead. — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
  1. extra
  2. surplus
  3. excess
  4. spare
  5. superfluous
  6. unnecessary
Adjective
  • This jacket is constructed from a heavyweight cotton, providing an extra layer that keeps you cozy on chilly fall days.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
  • For many Broward educators, the compensation funded through this referendum is not a bonus or extra spending money.
    — Roberto Fernandez III, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of extra
Adjective
  • Commissioners approved nearly $1 billion in tax funding for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, including a last-minute boost of $11 million in surplus county money.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
  • That experience led to me founding a global nonprofit and two for-profit social enterprise brands that turn surplus items into an opportunity in low- and middle-income nations.
    — Wayne Elsey, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of surplus
Adjective
  • Brain problems such as stroke or excess fluid can show up too, along with musculoskeletal issues like disc disease or joint damage.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The scans also spot fatty liver, gallstones and kidney cysts, brain conditions such as stroke or excess fluid, and musculoskeletal issues like disc disease or joint problems.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of excess
Adjective
  • In fact, most aircraft can be perfectly serviceable, but may remain grounded due to waiting for spare parts, an engineering decision, depot work, or some other bit of support.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Skou pointed to freight forwarding giant DSV, which uses drones to move spare parts to offshore wind farms and between data centers.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of spare
Adjective
  • Moments like this are really what Housewives is supposed to be about — a genuine sisterhood with deep ties that take precedence over superfluous conflicts.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Overall, our whole testing team agrees that nonstick surfaces are superfluous when applied to pans other than skillets or sauté pans.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of superfluous
Adjective
  • Responses were mixed, with those agreeing with Wehniainen saying the practice is unprofessional and could create unnecessary distractions during an interview.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Every unnecessary click creates another opportunity to lose them.
    — Chris Zelig, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of unnecessary

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“Redundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundant. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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