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
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
For decades, economists touted the college wage premium—the extra lifetime income earned by workers with degrees compared to those with only high school diplomas.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Considering this, finance professionals need to be extra careful when leveraging these tools for routine finance tasks.
—Bernardo Martinez, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 29 Aug. 2025
Kiki also left us with an extra.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
This small step locks in extra hydration and has made a huge difference in my routine.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
For decades, economists touted the college wage premium—the extra lifetime income earned by workers with degrees compared to those with only high school diplomas.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
The sheets go through a double brushing process, so they are guaranteed to be extra soft on both sides.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Considering this, finance professionals need to be extra careful when leveraging these tools for routine finance tasks.
—Bernardo Martinez, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
That’s basically enough to scent-check every room in the house—and still have room for extras.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 29 Aug. 2025
Kiki also left us with an extra.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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Blood sugar levels are maintained by hormones produced in the pancreas, and excess blood sugar is stored in the liver and the muscles.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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To remove the excess moisture, simply sprinkle eggplant slices with salt.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lisa, 28, wore a black maxi dress with cutouts, and paired the look with an extremely rare Hermès Birkin while in South Korea's capital city.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But its replacement, which happened to be the only spare at the time, worked perfectly for six weeks and then off and on for several more years.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Silverado’s tires were inflated to their highest acceptable pressure for lower rolling resistance except for the spare, which was removed to lighten the load.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Of course, with a luxury experience also comes a luxurious price tag and the cost of tickets won’t be the kind of budget fares people most associate with bus travel.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bet $5 on Bears-Texans after activating the latest FanDuel promo code offer and get $200 in bonus bets, win or lose.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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For comparison, Paris last summer was the first time Jamaica paid out bonuses at an Olympics.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Oddly, that wouldn't be a problem if fusion plants were already abundant because there'd be so much surplus power that brute force methods could be used to produce tritium.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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Through the program, local owner-operators to donate surplus food to charitable organizations in their community, according to franchise’s website.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In her latest Jo + Tiny Mic series on Instagram, the Texas native shared four of her favorite secrets to instantly elevate a room, and the principles can be perfectly applied to your fall home decor using Gaines’ very own Magnolia collection at Target.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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In heated hearings over the past week, Republicans released very little information about the map’s impact on specific communities across the Kansas City area.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Additional suite amenities include sofa beds, lake-view balconies, separate living areas, and bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs and double vanities.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many of these homes come equipped with enough amenities to comfortably live in, along with additional perks like outfitted bathrooms, solar panels, and outdoor spaces.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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