as in excess
being over what is needed
surplus stock gets shipped to the warehouse and is eventually sold at auction
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as in overflow
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
we have a surplus of plastic knives, but we're short on forks and spoons for the picnic
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Recent Examples of surplus
A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Hogan has maintained that, under his leadership, Maryland had a surplus and fiscal policies that were more responsible.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2025
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
Senate Democrats released a $1.3 billion spending bill Thursday that uses surplus dollars generated by an income surtax to pay for education and transportation projects, but marks a significant departure from a proposal that cleared the House last month.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
Commissioners set aside $15 million in surplus funds in this year’s budget for the homeowner relief fund.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Hogan has maintained that, under his leadership, Maryland had a surplus and fiscal policies that were more responsible.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
But that was offset by a surplus in American services to Canada of about $33 billion.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
Senate Democrats released a $1.3 billion spending bill Thursday that uses surplus dollars generated by an income surtax to pay for education and transportation projects, but marks a significant departure from a proposal that cleared the House last month.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surplus
Adjective
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Diet and dental hygiene Cavities are mainly caused by eating excess sugar and refined carbohydrates.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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If the problems persist, consider investing in a dehumidifier to pull excess moisture out of the air.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Noun
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As the hearing began Wednesday, hundreds of people had signed up — and lined up — to testify, filling two overflow rooms and prompting the committee’s chair to cap testimony at four hours each for supporters and for opponents.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 May 2025
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Sister Aimee, with her modest demeanor and overflow crowds, was a newsworthy curiosity.—
Carolyn Kellogg,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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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Accessories like additional bands will come at an extra cost.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
8 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
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“Surplus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surplus. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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