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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The Metra Track 4 project to add an extra track into Millennium Station on the Metra system is expected to be finished next March, President and General Manager David Dech told the NICTD board Monday.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The hot mixture for Dillon Candy Company’s pecan or peanut brittle is poured from a copper kettle onto the candy tables and then stretched by hand so the pieces are extra thin.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
But not all of these theme park extras are worth the cost.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Enacted under recent legislation, this temporary deduction is available to qualifying seniors for the 2025 tax year and is stacked on top of both the standard deduction and the existing extra deduction for older filers.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The Metra Track 4 project to add an extra track into Millennium Station on the Metra system is expected to be finished next March, President and General Manager David Dech told the NICTD board Monday.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
In Phoenix, officials closed hiking trails, opened splash pads and urged people to be extra careful because most of us aren't acclimated to 100-degree heat this time of year.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The hot mixture for Dillon Candy Company’s pecan or peanut brittle is poured from a copper kettle onto the candy tables and then stretched by hand so the pieces are extra thin.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
Food and drink act as pleasant extras here rather than the main focus of the stay, but plenty of dining options are a short walk away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
But not all of these theme park extras are worth the cost.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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Russo places a few dry paper towels in the bag to absorb excess moisture and prevent spoiling.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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Place a mandarin orange upside down in the center, bring the dough up around it, and pinch to seal, removing any excess dough to reuse.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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That can be attributed to the fact that Rolex models were already highly valued in 2018 and were also in extremely high demand during the pandemic.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Almost all natural bodies of water bear fish life, with the exception of very hot thermal ponds and extremely salt-alkaline lakes, such as the Dead Sea in Asia and the Great Salt Lake in North America.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McCray’s flashlight began dying, and Corder passed him a spare.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The contract covers full-rate production engines, initial spares, modules, engineering resources, program oversight and dedicated production support services, according to a release from RTX.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Twenty or thirty years ago, stadiums entered a luxury arms race, and they are now largely designed for lavish fan experiences affordable to only a few.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Stacey Lastoe is a freelance journalist covering wellness and luxury travel, food and drink, hotels, travel trends and news, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The second bedroom has two walk-in closets and its own en-suite bath, while the third bedroom can function as flexible bonus space — office, den or guest room.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a bonus, adding a fresh scent to the space creates an instant reset feeling that makes the whole area feel new again.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the update also decreed that new rooftop solar customers would no longer be credited at the retail rate of electricity when their systems generated surplus energy.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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At the end of both World War I and World War II, combatant nations, both victorious and defeated, found themselves with hundreds of thousands of tons of surplus munitions.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Bartle may have been right, but for some Chiefs fans and stadium developers with billions of public dollars at stake, that state line probably feels very real.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The bedroom looked out onto Park Avenue, and the bed was dressed in linens by Frette; the bathroom came equipped with a soaking tub, separate shower, and amenities by Aesop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Boise State is nearing completion of its $70 million project, which will seat approximately 1,600 and feature amenities for student-athletes, such as a nutrition center and a lounge.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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