to excess
idiom
: more than is usual, normal, or proper
He often eats to excess.
college students who drink to excess
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Strong character tilts leaders toward the bright side, while weak or imbalanced character leaves them vulnerable to excess or corruption.
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Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Plus, wooden tools and handles might crack, splinter, and break if exposed to excess moisture.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
The company says this approach can support sustainability goals by reducing inefficiencies tied to excess vehicles, downtime, and energy use.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Heavy snow makes your deck vulnerable to excess weight, mold and decay, and water damage.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
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Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Plus, wooden tools and handles might crack, splinter, and break if exposed to excess moisture.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
The company says this approach can support sustainability goals by reducing inefficiencies tied to excess vehicles, downtime, and energy use.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Heavy snow makes your deck vulnerable to excess weight, mold and decay, and water damage.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for to excess
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“To excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20excess. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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