as in extra
being over what is needed
cleared off all the superfluous stuff on his desk to make room for the new computer
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Recent Examples of superfluous
Some of the guest verses feel superfluous on otherwise glorious, upbeat cosmic funk.
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Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
For these folks, churches are superfluous — at best.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
The additional screen is superfluous.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The Dow tumbled more than 800 points on Monday, in large part because of a Substack post from Citrini Research that laid out hypothetical scenarios for how developments in AI could disrupt certain parts of the economy, including AI agents making white-collar work superfluous.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
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Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
For these folks, churches are superfluous — at best.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
The additional screen is superfluous.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The Dow tumbled more than 800 points on Monday, in large part because of a Substack post from Citrini Research that laid out hypothetical scenarios for how developments in AI could disrupt certain parts of the economy, including AI agents making white-collar work superfluous.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
Adjective
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The Statesman reported last December that Boise police provided extra security to Mayor Lauren McLean after Fitzpatrick offered a minimum $10,000 reward for information that could lead to her arrest and conviction — for unidentified crimes.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Even with all those extra teams – there’s 48 in this year’s tournament, up 16 from recent editions – there will still be the surprises and upsets that make every World Cup special.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Salting the squash helps draw out excess moisture, seasoning and tenderizing the zucchini in the process.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Avoid washing the vegetable until ready to use, as excess moisture can promote spoilage.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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In the late 1970s the surplus chemical business was booming.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 June 2026
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Northern Norway has an abundance of surplus energy.—
Story
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Billy Perrigo,
Time,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The menu offers many of the original’s most famous dishes, like the beloved lobster pancakes and lamb spare ribs.—
Connie Ogle
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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These were spare ribs, which are tougher.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The ratepayers pick up the tab, and the company makes its 10% profit, even if the new equipment ends up being unnecessary.—
Conor Harrison,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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That may feel like unnecessary protection until borrowers remember that rates here were around a full percentage point lower this spring.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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