as in excess
being over what is needed
always has extra food on hand in the event that unexpected company drops by
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as in extremely
to a great degree
the children tried to be extra quiet while their mother was recovering
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as in spare
an interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original
that portable player runs through batteries incredibly fast, so I always keep plenty of extras on hand
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as in luxury
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
the motel is clean and comfortable, but there are no extras
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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
as an extra, the dealer filled the tank of my new car
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Recent Examples of extra
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Customers who usually have their trash picked up Monday through Wednesday will be allowed extra bags during next week’s collection.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 19 Jan. 2026
Your intuition could be extra strong, note down special insights.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
If one or the other is short on players, then commissioner Adam Silver will pick extras to ensure both teams have enough.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The extra space will prevent soil from spilling over the top of the pot or tray when watering the seedlings.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Customers who usually have their trash picked up Monday through Wednesday will be allowed extra bags during next week’s collection.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Your intuition could be extra strong, so note special insights.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 19 Jan. 2026
Your intuition could be extra strong, note down special insights.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
Finally, the system would stop adding punitive extras that do not help victims.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
If one or the other is short on players, then commissioner Adam Silver will pick extras to ensure both teams have enough.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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Because of this, vitamin D toxicity also results in hypercalcemia (blood calcium levels above normal) and hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine).—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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Cooking frozen vegetables directly helps prevent excess moisture from leaching out and keeps flavors concentrated.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Where these winds coincide with heavy snow, blizzard conditions are possible, with near-zero visibility and extremely dangerous travel, particularly along the Outer Banks of North Carolina and into southeast Virginia.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Therefore, telling the story in graphic form on behalf of Ukrainians themselves, explaining the preconditions for Russia’s attempts to erase Ukraine as a sovereign country and Ukrainians as an ethnic group, became extremely relevant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That means having standard spares available and maintenance procedures drawn up and tested.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Jan. 2026
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Precision is necessary to pick up spares.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Or for a longer trip, Heather Wassel, a travel designer who specializes in luxury Europe trips, recommends a trip that takes advantage of both Juneteenth and July 3.—
Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Infinity builds on Pacaso’s recent expansion into the luxury marketplace.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To replenish its forces and keep up the pressure on Kyiv, Moscow is offering cash bonuses, freeing convicts from prison and luring foreigners to its army.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Everyone received a sizable bonus.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Gulf sovereign funds were established to invest surplus oil revenues abroad and promote economic diversification at home.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Council members gave staffers approval to pursue the surplus land discussions with the state.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Tucked in among all of the many things that Pep Guardiola has got off his chest about referees over the past couple of weeks was a very small detail that might explain an awful lot.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Yes, there's a very pretty swath of sand leading to the Atlantic Ocean, where lifeguards keep watch every day of the year.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The location, the amenities, the food, the service—this is a grand example of a ski hotel.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
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Here’s everything to know about riding Amtrak’s Pennsylvanian train, from route highlights and onboard amenities to the best seats for soaking in the ever-changing landscape.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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