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
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
New Canaan Fire Department Interim Chief William Perritt said responders developed a plan to remove the electric car from the pool safely, taking extra precautions because of the battery, according to the outlet.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Lauren Linder, CBS News, 10 June 2026
My friend Bo Welden, a tour guide and photographer, also recommends being extra cautious around wildlife jams.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Winn blew the save, and the Giants lost in extras.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
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Adjective
Another cookout must-have, these celebratory napkins add an extra touch of flair to your Fourth of July gathering.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
New Canaan Fire Department Interim Chief William Perritt said responders developed a plan to remove the electric car from the pool safely, taking extra precautions because of the battery, according to the outlet.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Adverb
The scary moment has led his family to be extra cautious.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 10 June 2026
My friend Bo Welden, a tour guide and photographer, also recommends being extra cautious around wildlife jams.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Noun
Don’t wait to add one to your cart, and consider picking up an extra for someone celebrating a milestone.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Winn blew the save, and the Giants lost in extras.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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The formula combines an acne-fighting trio of AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs to exfoliate away dead skin cells and unclog pores, while tea tree leaf water further targets breakouts, and calamine keeps excess oil in check.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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Nearby residents experience higher air pollution and excess noise.—
Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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Canada and Qatar drew their first matches, making this an extremely important opportunity for their hopes of advancing out of the group stage.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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All had extremely low omega-3 levels and at least one risk factor for dementia, such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, high blood pressure or cholesterol.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Luckily, a spare is already on station.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
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The Fort Worth division of Lockheed Martin was also given a $17 million modification to an existing contract for provisioning spares.—
Maven Navarro
June 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Baird added that interest in luxury homes has increased recently among SpaceX's mid-30s to early-40s employee base, according to California real estate agents.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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And the video of the TV unfurling like a monstrous robot in the corner of your luxury living room is worth watching too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Fantasy managers were nervous about investing in Brown due to possible rotation but one per cent of them were rewarded with a goal, an assist and the scouting bonus.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The card was recently overhauled and now offers emergency evacuation and transportation coverage, as well — among other additions and a 100,000-point welcome bonus (earned after spending $5,000 within the first three months).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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As of May 31, surplus lines carriers covered 778,000 policies in Florida, including 88,314 homeowner policies and 147,501 commercial property policies, according to the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office.—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The goal of the Pluto project is to prove that surplus military plutonium can function as an interim fuel source for commercial electricity generation instead of remaining a permanent disposal issue.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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The fans have been amazing, very loud and cheered us on.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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But Roberts figures to have two other very worthy options.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Noun
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This is identical to the fact that unit owners are responsible for their pro rata share of the budget cost for any amenity or service even if that amenity or service is not used.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Travelers arrive expecting amenities that are unavailable, room types that do not exist, or experiences that were never actually bookable together.—
Teresa Mackintosh,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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