as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
noise from the party was excessively loud
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Recent Examples of excessively
The former dictates an excessively politicized life, the latter an effort to escape from the political.
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Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Members of both parties have criticized the Justice Department's handling of the files' release, arguing that some files were inappropriately withheld or excessively redacted.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
But my reporting shows that excessively high injection pressures and volumes have caused mass pollution in Oklahoma.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 17 Mar. 2026
Prune off any damaged or excessively long roots.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
The screen installed on the door was not properly constructed to prevent pest entry, as the mesh openings were excessively large.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
If there is an extended period of drought and excessively high temperatures, tender vegetables like lettuce and radishes may require daily watering.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Since state policies will continue to excessively inflate gasoline costs, the financial burden from these policies will directly harm more Californians than expected.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
But being excessively loud in cabins, hallways, or public areas, and disrupting the peace for others isn’t cool.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Members of both parties have criticized the Justice Department's handling of the files' release, arguing that some files were inappropriately withheld or excessively redacted.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
But my reporting shows that excessively high injection pressures and volumes have caused mass pollution in Oklahoma.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 17 Mar. 2026
Prune off any damaged or excessively long roots.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
The screen installed on the door was not properly constructed to prevent pest entry, as the mesh openings were excessively large.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
If there is an extended period of drought and excessively high temperatures, tender vegetables like lettuce and radishes may require daily watering.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Since state policies will continue to excessively inflate gasoline costs, the financial burden from these policies will directly harm more Californians than expected.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
But being excessively loud in cabins, hallways, or public areas, and disrupting the peace for others isn’t cool.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excessively
Adverb
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The chain’s coordinator, Melissa Soriano, blamed poor reviews on overly critical inspectors looking to find fault.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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If Taillon and Boyd are back, Cabrera is solid and Cade Horton continues to look like an ace, no one should be overly concerned that the Cubs couldn’t sweep two bad teams to start the season.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Yet a Miami Herald investigation shows that Florida’s Department of Children and Families too often does just the opposite.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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This seafood had been too warm for multiple days.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Excessively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excessively. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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