excessively

Definition of excessivelynext

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Recent Examples of excessively Many people associate the disorder with being neat, organized or excessively clean. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 They are prohibited from unfairly distracting the taker by excessively delaying the penalty or touching the posts, crossbar or net. Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 28 June 2026 But being excessively loud in cabins, hallways, or public areas, and disrupting the peace for others isn’t cool. Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Both point out that pickle juice is high in sodium; infrequently or in small doses, that’s fine, but if consumed excessively, pickle juice can pretty quickly put you beyond the daily amount of sodium health experts recommend that people consume. Chantelle Lee, Time, 26 June 2026 The scene isn’t excessively played for shock value or tragedy. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 June 2026 Excessive Intake of Potatoes May Increase Diabetes Risk Eating potatoes excessively may increase your risk of type 2 diabetes. Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026 Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music. Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Many professionals either focus excessively on optimizing and tracking their sleep, or view short nights as a badge of honor. Ezekiel J. Emanuel, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excessively
Adverb
  • More the former than the latter, sure, but both men are not overly pleased at the way they’re being treated.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • After the video assistant referee urged him to watch a replay, however, Claus walked away from the monitor and flashed the red card at Balogun, a judgment many immediately deemed overly harsh.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Adverb
  • Spindle said the Samueli Foundation has launched a third fund, OC Plus, that’s aimed at helping local nonprofits collaborate on projects that might be too big, or too complex, for a single nonprofit.
    Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • But that is labor intensive, and when a fire burns thousands of acres, the time and cost involved can be too high.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

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“Excessively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excessively. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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