as in excess
being over what is needed
always has extra food on hand in the event that unexpected company drops by
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as in extremely
to a great degree
the children tried to be extra quiet while their mother was recovering
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as in spare
an interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original
that portable player runs through batteries incredibly fast, so I always keep plenty of extras on hand
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as in luxury
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
the motel is clean and comfortable, but there are no extras
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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
as an extra, the dealer filled the tank of my new car
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Recent Examples of extra
Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The Yankees, meanwhile, are able to carry an extra reliever for the time being.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The hot mixture for Dillon Candy Company’s pecan or peanut brittle is poured from a copper kettle onto the candy tables and then stretched by hand so the pieces are extra thin.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
But not all of these theme park extras are worth the cost.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
For extra help, Gupta says most people are OK to use a gentle laxative or stool softener.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The Yankees, meanwhile, are able to carry an extra reliever for the time being.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
In Phoenix, officials closed hiking trails, opened splash pads and urged people to be extra careful because most of us aren't acclimated to 100-degree heat this time of year.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The hot mixture for Dillon Candy Company’s pecan or peanut brittle is poured from a copper kettle onto the candy tables and then stretched by hand so the pieces are extra thin.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
Food and drink act as pleasant extras here rather than the main focus of the stay, but plenty of dining options are a short walk away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
But not all of these theme park extras are worth the cost.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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The state’s Surplus Land Act requires, in many situations, that local governments selling excess property prioritize affordable housing and give such developers the first pass at negotiating for the land.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Now, his legendary rock 'n' roll excess takes center stage in the documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The particles that make up these dark nebulae are of a finite size, and that size is extremely good at absorbing visible light.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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David’s view The voters most keen to talk with political reporters are, typically, extremely engaged in politics.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Palmeri’s dad, Tony, loved cars from the 1930s, and dual spares weren’t unusual to see on the sides of cars in that era.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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That means having standard spares available and maintenance procedures drawn up and tested.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Twenty or thirty years ago, stadiums entered a luxury arms race, and they are now largely designed for lavish fan experiences affordable to only a few.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Stacey Lastoe is a freelance journalist covering wellness and luxury travel, food and drink, hotels, travel trends and news, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The second bedroom has two walk-in closets and its own en-suite bath, while the third bedroom can function as flexible bonus space — office, den or guest room.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a bonus, adding a fresh scent to the space creates an instant reset feeling that makes the whole area feel new again.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At the end of both World War I and World War II, combatant nations, both victorious and defeated, found themselves with hundreds of thousands of tons of surplus munitions.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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More than 91% of the surplus heat is getting stored in the oceans, where heat content reached a record high last year.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Bartle may have been right, but for some Chiefs fans and stadium developers with billions of public dollars at stake, that state line probably feels very real.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The bedroom looked out onto Park Avenue, and the bed was dressed in linens by Frette; the bathroom came equipped with a soaking tub, separate shower, and amenities by Aesop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Boise State is nearing completion of its $70 million project, which will seat approximately 1,600 and feature amenities for student-athletes, such as a nutrition center and a lounge.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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