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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3
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
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025
Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 9 June 2025
Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
1 dozen
These better-than-the-bakery blackberry muffins are extra fluffy and tender thanks to one of our favorite Southern baking staples: buttermilk.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 17 June 2025
Other extras include cybersecurity monitoring through ThreatDown, firewall services through Cisco, and server protection through Imunify and Server Secure.
—PC Magazine, 17 June 2025
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Adjective
This simple, oversized button-down shirt can be thrown over a tank top for extra coverage, worn with trousers for a dinner out, or used to elevate a pair of classic jeans.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025
Adverb
Plus, holding your breath only ends up making things extra hard.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 9 June 2025
Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
1 dozen
These better-than-the-bakery blackberry muffins are extra fluffy and tender thanks to one of our favorite Southern baking staples: buttermilk.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Noun
The extras served as both the congregation members and mental-hospital patients.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 17 June 2025
Other extras include cybersecurity monitoring through ThreatDown, firewall services through Cisco, and server protection through Imunify and Server Secure.
—PC Magazine, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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Nike has been putting together a bespoke team for the high profile project, which had been kept as concealed as excess flesh under a Skims outfit for more than a year until the noisy announcement in February.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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City officials said that hydrology studies for the proposal show no negative impacts and that trench drains would capture any excess water, which would then flow to the nearby Laguna Channel and out to the ocean at Main Beach Park.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
18 June 2025
Adverb
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Humor is an extremely useful and common coping strategy that can help some process such a heavy and traumatic event, according to Marni Amsellem, a licensed psychologist.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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The extremely diverse group speaks nine different languages and a quarter of the recruits are women, a higher number than any previous class, agency officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Shown here are four mission spares, including Marie Curie [foreground].—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 May 2025
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Bring backups of critical items: Remember essentials such as medications or seasickness remedies, and pack spares for things that can get wet (or lost) like gloves, hats, and socks.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Sell off a reliever or two at some point, bringing back prospects and lowering the Padres’ luxury tax exposure, which, per FanGraphs, now stands above the second threshold by $1.1 million.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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But occasionally, these systems gift travelers with wildly underpriced luxury.—
Joel Frenette,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Like those who purchased a digital copy of the film, the 4K and Blu-ray versions of Sinners will also contain bonus material including four production featurettes.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The House agreed on a $4,000 bonus deduction with similar eligibility parameters and duration.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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There are 26 other states with surplus funds in their insurance premium pools.—
Lexi White,
Baltimore Sun,
20 May 2025
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The Mountain View Community Church food ministry program, managed by Heather Winters, partners with Fresh Rescue, a San Diego Food Bank program in which edible, surplus food from grocery stores and restaurants is set aside for nonprofit partners to collect on a scheduled basis.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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Fans will get a chance to see Psycho Clown in a WWE environment very soon.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Google has confirmed details of a very complex attack with a very simple warning attached.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Excitement is also building with the amenity center and new swimming pool scheduled to open in the coming weeks.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2025
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Onboard the expansive double-decker aircraft, passengers can expect the airline's signature amenities: private first-class suites, lie-flat business class seats, an onboard lounge and bar for premium cabins, and spacious economy cabins.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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