as in extra
being over what is needed
any excess food from the party will be donated to a shelter for the homeless
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
a new television season with an excess of sitcoms featuring wisecracking teenagers
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as in excessiveness
a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits
the wretched excess that is so often found in the world of show business
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as in to lay off
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Recent Examples of excess
Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 May 2025
As excess greenhouse gases heat the planet, the ocean becomes more acidic, impacting marine life, Hönisch said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 May 2025
Beth Ann Kaminkow, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Another turned into a heart with an excess of glitter.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
Allison Stewart, chicagotribune.com, 11 July 2019
Meacham is a nonideological historian and McGraw is a country star, two professions that were built for caution, something McGraw occasionally takes to excess.
—Allison Stewart, chicagotribune.com, 11 July 2019
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Adjective
Rinsing removes excess starch, which helps keep the rice grains separate and fluffy rather than clumping together and forming a gooey mass, Olivia Roszkowski, chef-instructor of Plant-Based Culinary Arts at the Institute of Culinary Education’s New York City campus, tells SELF.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 May 2025
As excess greenhouse gases heat the planet, the ocean becomes more acidic, impacting marine life, Hönisch said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 May 2025
Noun
In the face of economic, political, and societal challenges, some question the appropriateness of an event known for its lavishness, celebrity pageantry, and visual excess.
—Beth Ann Kaminkow, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Another turned into a heart with an excess of glitter.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
Verb
Meacham is a nonideological historian and McGraw is a country star, two professions that were built for caution, something McGraw occasionally takes to excess.
—Allison Stewart, chicagotribune.com, 11 July 2019
Meacham is a nonideological historian and McGraw is a country star, two professions that were built for caution, something McGraw occasionally takes to excess.
—Allison Stewart, chicagotribune.com, 11 July 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excess
Adjective
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A number of major drug companies have forecast hundreds of millions of dollars in extra costs from the tariffs, which could end up being passed on to consumers.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Taking the extra step to make travel purchases through the card’s airline and hotel partners can provide outsize value.—
Chris Dong,
Saveur,
8 May 2025
Noun
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And the $529 million shortfall already assumes $300 million in TIF surplus.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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At Tuesday’s meeting, the school board was informed that the surplus of federal funds that had been used to offer free lunch throughout the district for the past school year was finally depleted.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Kennedy would lay off nearly all the staff who oversee the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which provides $4.1 billion in heating assistance to needy families.—
Amanda Seitz,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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In 2022, the company laid off roughly 20% of its workforce due to claims of recent economic changes.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Attach a tracker to your keys, or even bring a spare set from home to ensure you won’t get locked out of your car.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Stock the Linen Cabinet and Bathroom Any weekend guests will likely need access to the essential bed and bath linens, along with a few extras (two sets of towels, extra pillows, and a spare blanket).—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
Verb
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The seven-time Super Bowl champion was sacked 565 times in 335 games as quarterback, which is good for a 4.48 sack percentage.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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Did Elmo get sacked as a result of President Trump’s attempts to defund public media?—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2025
Verb
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The company also trimmed a smaller percentage of underperforming locations than Walmart has.—
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CNBC,
19 May 2025
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The canvas tote is trimmed in green leather, adding a subtle splash of color to the versatile bag.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Walmart has removed self checkout machines in some locations, including in Shrewbury, Missouri and Cleveland.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Dan Halden, a spokesperson for the city’s Bureau of Street Services, had previously said the city was removing the remaining stumps and evaluating the replacement cost.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The front of the sanctuary where Prevost first served the Catholic Church as an altar boy was covered with two pink and orange graffiti murals, the result of neglect after a series of closures and downsizing ordered by the Archdiocese of Chicago, which sold the parish property in 2019.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The Trump administration must halt much of its widescale downsizing of the federal workforce, a California judge ordered Friday.—
Janie Har,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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“Excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excess. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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