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
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
The excess inventory was ultimately returned and 10 cases of about 40,000 cards ended up sealed in a Mexican factory until they were rescued by card dealer Jim Ragsdale, a vintage football specialist and, according to Cintura, the set’s biggest advocate.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
At the same time, China was being ravaged at home by the excesses of the Cultural Revolution.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 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
These cheeky briefs are crafted from a quick-drying fabric that soaks up excess moisture.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
The excess inventory was ultimately returned and 10 cases of about 40,000 cards ended up sealed in a Mexican factory until they were rescued by card dealer Jim Ragsdale, a vintage football specialist and, according to Cintura, the set’s biggest advocate.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
Both Andrews and Willis agree that for all the trials along the way, there has been an excess of gestures, big and small, of support and camaraderie.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
At the same time, China was being ravaged at home by the excesses of the Cultural Revolution.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 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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The wooden frame and metal bracket legs provide stability, while tall arms and reversible cushions surround you for extra comfort and support.—
Nora Colomer
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26 Apr. 2025
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The light and fluffy casserole packed with cheese, onion, and saltines too, is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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The surplus with the U.S. ballooned to 9 trillion yen ($63 billion).—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Managing surplus energy for local businesses and municipalities In most data centers, servers are air-cooled.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In September 2024, Kerry was laid off from his job, causing the couple to reevaluate their roles around the house.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of federal workers have been laid off or issued immediate termination notifications as part of Trump and Musk’s plan to downsize the government.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The figure is roughly life-size, rendered in spare, firm strokes of black acrylic applied with Japanese brushes to sizable sheets of paper.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Thomas reportedly called the Coast Guard after realizing his spare anchor would not hold the ship's weight.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The system favoured by the new Coach appears to have no space for the Brazil native, who has played just four minutes since Thiago Motta was sacked.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The vast majority are unceremoniously sacked after losing their grip.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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But after Morant exited, the Thunder trimmed their halftime deficit in half midway through the third quarter.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Keep it simple and sweet by wrapping paper into a cone, trimming the excess if desired, and securing it with tape.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He's promised to remove taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security, and continue tax cuts that primarily benefited the wealthy, passed during his first term.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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But DeShields has struggled to find consistent minutes since undergoing spinal surgery to remove a tumor in 2019, then suffering a knee injury that sidelined her for the entire 2023 season.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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President Trump’s administration is cutting nearly 90 percent of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) employees in a push to significantly downsize the watchdog agency formed to shield U.S. consumers from financial fraud and abuse.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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The move is the Trump administration's latest to downsize and overhaul the federal government.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excess. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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