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
Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off into the bowl or bag.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The media narrative around Moss was, at the time, one of excess.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 28 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
There are no known adverse events associated with excess vitamin K intake.
—Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off into the bowl or bag.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Noun
Why Evolution Favored Crocodiles’ Violent Strategy To us, crocodiles’ hunting strategy looks grotesque to the point of excess.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The media narrative around Moss was, at the time, one of excess.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 28 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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Valentine, who turns 25 in September, has extra pressure to perform and stave off Cisse because Valentine’s in a contract year.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Rollaway beds and extra beds are available for an additional fee, while the two-floor, two-bedroom Peacock Terrace suite comfortably accommodates a family of four.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Columbus now seems to have a surplus of females capable of competing and could make a move for the right price.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The companies said the program could help transform surplus plutonium from a long-term storage liability into usable reactor fuel.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
Noun
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This excessiveness can hinder critical knowledge building because of the sheer amount of information that can be accessed simultaneously at any time.—
Carmen Daniela Maier,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Verb
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But the fiercest headwind could be declining enrollment, which will inevitably force leaders to close schools, lay off staff and consolidate services.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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The Guida-Seibert Dairy Company has decided to completely close its New Britain facility and lay off more than 200 workers, records show.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Just yesterday, the USGA rolled out a pilot phase for Rules AI, aiming to spare golfers from the endless squabbles over sprinkler-head relief and the other rulebook conundrums that inevitably arise during a round.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Analysts today describe an institution constrained by shortages of fuel and spare parts and increasingly dependent on domestic improvisation — modifying, repurposing and cannibalizing older systems to keep them operational.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Noun
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There would be empathy and compassion in abundance.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Cheery and exotic, the main structure is an approximately 200-year-old reconstructed Vietnamese town hall with an abundance of cozy lounge seating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Arne Slot has been sacked as Liverpool head coach.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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Opponents sacked Herbert 54 times last season, a career high.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The overflow was stopped by closing a valve, and a bypass was set up to allow for repairs.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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It's expected to spill beyond the arena grounds, with overflow viewing available on the White House Ellipse and National Mall for around 85,000 spectators, who can view the fights on video boards.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excess. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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