excessed

verb

past tense of excess
as in downsized

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excessed
  1. downsized
  2. removed
  3. retired
  4. axed
  5. sacked
  6. dismissed
  7. terminated
  8. canned
Verb
  • In last November’s constitutional amendment election, the county downsized the number of polling locations, citing cost reductions and low turnout in odd year elections.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
  • The ocean’s abundance had been dramatically diminished, but few recreational fishermen noticed; their expectations had been downsized, too.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of downsized
Verb
  • Riccio points out oftentimes the license plates to legal vehicles are removed or blocked, which keeps them from being traced on license plate readers.
    — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Many chefs pull salmon when the thermometer reads about 125 to 130 degrees for medium, knowing carryover cooking will continue after it’s removed from the grill.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of removed
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  • Despite overcoming early battery recalls to post record sales figures, GM retired the hatchback to retool its factory for electric trucks and sunset its aging battery platform.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
  • His diagnoses ultimately affected his ability to play music, and Phil retired ahead of his rock band Genesis’ final tour in 2022.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of retired
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  • But in late 2024, a Romanian judge ruled that prosecutorial mishaps had axed the upcoming trial.
    — Kat Tenbarge, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
  • Obama later axed the program, but it was revived by Trump during his first term in office.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of axed
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  • In July, the South African Football Association (SAFA) issued two separate statements, the first dismissing reports that Broos had been sacked from his role, with the second statement denying he had been offered a one-year contract extension.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • People can and should be skeptical about the sonnets written about starting NFL quarterbacks every offseason, when no one is getting sacked and almost everyone looks good.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of sacked
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  • But that conviction was dismissed after the revelation that a juror in the trial had not disclosed a domestic violence incident in her own background in order to win a seat on the panel, The Denver Post reports.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Defense attorneys also should not be able to reference the felony charges dismissed after video showed agents’ falsehoods.
    — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismissed
Verb
  • On December 8, 2025, Instagram permanently terminated the account @nipeople, a project by artist, journalist, and activist Emma Shapiro, instantly erasing years of work and sparking a legal debate over digital freedom.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026
  • But Jewish Community Services of South Florida terminated the aide along with 17 others when their TPS lapsed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of terminated
Verb
  • Anchovies and sardines aren’t naturally high in sodium (or salt), but jarred or canned versions often have a lot of salt added.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 31 July 2026
  • Fresh or canned, enjoy lychee plain as a snack, in a cocktail, or even in a savory salsa.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
Definition of canned
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