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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Exoplanets, short for extra-solar planets, don’t meet the IAU’s 2006 technical definition of the word planet.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Pump it extra loud this week, and make a comrade.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
They were extras in Big Little Lies Kidman has appeared in dozens of shows and films over the years — and sometimes her daughters have made cameos!
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
While some flameless candles can add an extra element to your yard or patio, not all models are meant to be used outdoors, as they can be damaged by rain, direct sunlight or other adverse weather conditions.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Exoplanets, short for extra-solar planets, don’t meet the IAU’s 2006 technical definition of the word planet.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Carmelo Hayes Miz was extra hyped for Carmelo Hayes’ entrance.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Pump it extra loud this week, and make a comrade.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
By contrast, the Flexzilla hose doesn’t include any extras—not even a spray nozzle—which makes the Kotto hose stand out even more.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
They were extras in Big Little Lies Kidman has appeared in dozens of shows and films over the years — and sometimes her daughters have made cameos!
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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Once you’re done sucking away all that excess hair, use the detachable clipper to trim the hair without being tethered by a cord.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Plus, reducing portion sizes cuts down on the excess waste that’s become a major problem in the industry.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Some genres may be extremely violent and gory, so parents may want to consider supervising their children's viewing of films or avoid them altogether.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Grain bins and silos can be extremely deadly if people get trapped inside.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Furthermore, all items containing lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries, along with spares or uninstalled batteries, belong in carry-on baggage, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Sep. 2025
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Something around the house is always in need of new batteries, and the junk drawer can be a good place to keep the spares.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Martin Odegaard hobbling off the Emirates pitch for the third time in as many starts would have frustrated Mikel Arteta, but having Martin Zubimendi waiting in the wings is a luxury any manager would dream of.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Even the songs that aren’t about Kelce are weighed down by an obsession with internet culture, luxury brands, and lingo from 2018.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Plus-level members get all that as well as free shipping and deliveries on orders more than $50, early shopping hours, and bonus savings in the pharmacy, optical, and tire and battery centers.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The administration has offered signing bonuses, student loan forgiveness and large salaries to those willing to join ICE.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To mark the opening, Chick-fil-A will donate $25,000 to the Tarrant Area Food Bank and join the company’s Shared Table program, which redistributes surplus food to local nonprofits.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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But critics worried that any surplus designation would expose the city to unwanted development that could ultimately include housing, because once the Surplus Land Act is invoked, the law requires affordable housing be prioritized on the property.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Monster has debuted into this very fraught political moment where, despite no evidence showing a link between violence and transness, right-wingers have gone to great pains to paint almost every mass shooter who makes front page news as trans in hopes of stripping trans people of their rights.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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In early 2024, support for Israel’s war was very high, if lower among Democrats.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Perched on a hillside, The Hotel Hershey has family-friendly guest rooms, suites, and villas; amenities and activities like hiking trails and family s’mores roasts; a special kids check-in process; and various perks and benefits for visiting the local attractions.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The basement area is finished with additional amenities.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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