in excess

phrase

: in overly large amounts

Eating anything in excess can be bad for you.

Examples of in excess in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tepe said the county’s consultants did an estimate on key future road projects, and that the work expected is in excess of $1 billion. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

In Florida, lottery ticket wins in excess of $599 must be redeemed at a lottery office, the affidavit states. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

When this kind of mutation is activated, new cells keep growing in excess, forming masses of tissue that drain the body’s resources and put strain on healthy organs. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 29 July 2026

While generally safe, apple cider vinegar can interact with some medications and may cause side effects if used in excess. — Ashley Wong, Health, 29 July 2026

Rhymes for in excess

• abs
• acquiesce
• authoress
• bodiless
• coalesce
• decompress
• dispossess
• faithfulness
• letterpress
• mayoress
• murderess
• nonetheless