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
Allison Stewart, chicagotribune.com, 11 July 2019
Meacham is a nonideological historian and McGraw is a country star, two professions that were built for caution, something McGraw occasionally takes to excess.
—Allison Stewart, chicagotribune.com, 11 July 2019
Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
Transfer pieces to an airtight container or zip-top bag, squeezing out excess air.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
His was a time of global conflict, consumerist excess, and ferocious climate change.
—Daniel Seifert, JSTOR Daily, 16 July 2025
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Adjective
Meacham is a nonideological historian and McGraw is a country star, two professions that were built for caution, something McGraw occasionally takes to excess.
—Allison Stewart, chicagotribune.com, 11 July 2019
Meacham is a nonideological historian and McGraw is a country star, two professions that were built for caution, something McGraw occasionally takes to excess.
—Allison Stewart, chicagotribune.com, 11 July 2019
Noun
This lightweight gel is infused with saponins derived from the eponymous red bean; these help absorb excess oil throughout the day for a long-lasting matte finish.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
Transfer pieces to an airtight container or zip-top bag, squeezing out excess air.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
Verb
Where some see excess, fans, starting Friday, should see a desire for excellence.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
His was a time of global conflict, consumerist excess, and ferocious climate change.
—Daniel Seifert, JSTOR Daily, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for excess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excess
Adjective
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Superintendent Myriam Rogers said a union poll showed more teachers wanted to have a half-day on Thanksgiving than an extra day in the school year.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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The biggest advantages for me are eliminating an extra device to carry, and the price: satellite messaging is free for two years after the activation of the phone.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The question now, with three straight monthly surpluses and the deficit decreasing, is this: What does Trump do?—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Bespoke pricing takes away this possibility, enabling the seller to seize that consumer surplus for itself.—
George Slover,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Two thirds of its 15 employees were laid off in May.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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About 110 people were laid off at Wondery as part of the reorganization, and CEO Jen Sargent is set to depart.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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So often, as for the opener in the Champions League final, one of PSG’s full-backs becomes the spare, untracked player in the box.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Your 5-year-old son will find the box full of Sharpies and decide to redecorate your spare bedroom, an hour before your in-laws arrive for a week’s visit.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The theory is that Favre took a dive so that New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan could sack him and break Gastineau’s record.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Wilson led the Dolphins to touchdowns on both his drives after replacing Tagovailoa for the second series of a 24-24 tie with Chicago last week, and he was sacked four times.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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To see if your rose bush is dying or just dormant, trim a cane that looks dead and cut away some of the bark.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the case of the plastic eel, trim the tail to a slim taper.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Smithsonian recently removed references to Trump from an exhibit on presidential impeachment but later restored them.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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When flushing internal pipes, aerators should be removed first (if applicable), prior to flushing.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, some homeowners who are facing life issues such as divorce, retirement or needing to upsize or downsize their homes might choose to have the property sit longer on the market.—
Lauren Brensel,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Between layoffs in nonprofits and government, and downsizing for corporations affected by tariffs or other factors, hiring is slowing noticeably.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excess. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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