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
Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
Where to move excess cash Investors should focus on bonds with maturities of three to seven years, although in this environment even one to three years should be fine as the Fed continues to keep rates steady, Alvarado said.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Tobias Burns, CNBC, 6 May 2026
William Blair, which is privately held and headquartered in Chicago, has about 2,000 employees, with client assets in excess of $145 billion.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Variety, 5 May 2026
Amy Dickinson, Anchorage Daily News, 17 July 2023
You’ve been quoted as saying that that is really what the film is about — not so much drinking to excess as embracing the uncontrollable.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2021
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Adjective
Coffee Stimulates the Kidneys Via a Diuretic Effect Coffee is considered a natural diuretic, a substance that triggers the body to eliminate excess salt and water through urine.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
Where to move excess cash Investors should focus on bonds with maturities of three to seven years, although in this environment even one to three years should be fine as the Fed continues to keep rates steady, Alvarado said.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Noun
Both Evercore and Bank of America placed 2027 capex in excess of a $1 trillion in recent analyses .
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 6 May 2026
William Blair, which is privately held and headquartered in Chicago, has about 2,000 employees, with client assets in excess of $145 billion.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Variety, 5 May 2026
Verb
Over the past few months my wife has begun drinking to excess every evening.
—Amy Dickinson, Anchorage Daily News, 17 July 2023
You’ve been quoted as saying that that is really what the film is about — not so much drinking to excess as embracing the uncontrollable.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excess
Adjective
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The lightning-quick Maxey repeatedly got to the basket in the first half, but the Knicks continued to give him extra attention throughout his nearly 47 minutes of playing time.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Ryan Pierce produced a two-run double in the sixth as Dundee-Crown (9-15, 1-12) overcame a five-run deficit in forcing extra innings.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Korea sits at the center of the global HBM (high bandwidth memory) and DRAM (dynamic-random access memory) supply chain, not to mention macro tailwinds including a weaker USD, an accommodative Bank or Korea and a record current account surplus.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Chinn and Ito describe a more rotating pattern, with large surpluses appearing at different times in China, Germany, oil exporters, Japan, and other economies.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Unable to collect rent, many were forced to take on debt, lay off staff, delay repairs and, in some cases, sell their property.—
Michael Casey,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Gaspar followed up by announcing New Britain might have to close Northend School and lay off 103 workers, including 49 teachers unless the city put forward more money.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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With spare dialogue and sensitive visual storytelling, the film reveals a father’s shame, a child’s unwavering love, and the unspoken understanding between them.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Critics of the treasury secretary’s approach argue that the problem is less about Americans not knowing how to invest and more about people not having enough spare income to do so, as the cost of living has steadily increased and the war in Iran has driven energy prices higher.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Redmond described a familiar scene in which families waste time attempting to find something to watch amid an abundance of choice.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Leave it to a Black woman to see a need not just in her family but throughout the culture and thoughtfully fill said need with limited resources but an abundance of ingenuity.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Alonso has been on their wish list from the moment Liam Rosenior was sacked last month.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Starmer sacked Mandelson last September after a trove of emails revealed the depth of his ties with Epstein.—
Elizabeth Piper,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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When maintenance issues reached a crisis point with sewage overflow in 2023, residents turned to the attorney general to intervene.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Use it as a shoe rack in an entryway, a spot to display potted plants, or a pantry organizer for overflow.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brian Kemp signs 34 bills, trimming his backlog with days left to act on this year’s legislation.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
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Ridestore subjects materials to failure testing during both development and production, evaluating bond strength in laminated membranes, water-repellency performance and trim durability before materials move into manufacturing.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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“Excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excess. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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