as in extra
being over what is needed
this area is already chockablock with shopping malls; another one would be redundant
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Recent Examples of redundant
Jobs and the individual tasks required can become a little redundant, however.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
Common inefficiencies include redundant data copies and inspections of the same data.
—Alexander Krizhanovsky, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Leddy is still a smooth skater with capable puck-moving chops, but that skill set is redundant since the arrival of Fowler and Broberg.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 21 June 2025
In the administration's earliest days, the president sided with longshoremen against efforts to make union members redundant via automation.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for redundant
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
Common inefficiencies include redundant data copies and inspections of the same data.
—Alexander Krizhanovsky, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Leddy is still a smooth skater with capable puck-moving chops, but that skill set is redundant since the arrival of Fowler and Broberg.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 21 June 2025
In the administration's earliest days, the president sided with longshoremen against efforts to make union members redundant via automation.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for redundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
Adjective
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Both could conceivably take PSG to extra time and/or PKs, where anything could happen.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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This foldable stool is easy to move and store for extra table space.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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In other words, hunters could and should take surplus animals that would otherwise die of starvation and other natural causes.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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There are 26 other states with surplus funds in their insurance premium pools.—
Lexi White,
Baltimore Sun,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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This is different from the current law, that allows for any excess business loss to be considered a net operating loss, and carried forward for use in future years.—
Lynn Mucenski Keck,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The change in odor and taste is due to the heavy rains that hit just north of the area, leading to excess runoff changing the composition of the Missouri River, KC Water said in a Sunday news release.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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But with Guardiola on a mission to trim his squad down to a size that will not leave half a dozen spare parts every weekend, Gundogan has been one of the players whose future has been the subject of speculation.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Russia's aviation sector is short of spare parts and Russian Railways, the country's largest employer, is grappling with soaring interest costs as high rates - needed to curb higher inflation exacerbated by the war - take their toll.—
Gleb Stolyarov,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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This is the kid who tests the water with a toe, or keeps a hold on the sidewall of the pool, or wears superfluous sunscreen.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Starting with superfluous, the legislation would essentially require Apple and Google to act as the proverbial ID check at the bar when people of all ages use their products, and in particular add apps or otherwise avail themselves of the endless suite of options offered on their products.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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These scans can detect benign anomalies that trigger unnecessary follow-ups and patient anxiety.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Court papers say the defendant, Farrukh Ali, conspired with at least 41 substance abuse clinics to bill the state for hundreds of millions of dollars for substance abuse services that were never provided, not provided as billed or were medically unnecessary.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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“Redundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundant. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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