OVERABUNDANCE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

overabundance

noun

ˌō-vər-ə-ˈbən-dən(t)s

Definition of overabundance

as in surplus

the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed an overabundance of desserts at a potluck dinner

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Recent Examples of overabundance The scientists then studied a single red giant star in the halo of the Milky Way with an odd chemical composition, including an overabundance of heavy elements like silver and uranium. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Ray’s problem is not a dearth of skill, but an overabundance of conscience. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026 If soap and water can’t get a spot to budge, Seventh Generation Multi-Surface Wipes or Clorox Free & Clear Cleaning Wipes clean sticky residue without an overabundance of cleaning chemicals. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 This is also often the case for gardens, which can suffer from an overabundance of nutrients. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overabundance

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The oil surplus has allowed the US to replenish some of its key inventories – particularly in Cushing, Oklahoma, the pipeline crossroads of America.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
Acknowledging a dearth of affordable childcare program slots statewide, the governor and lawmakers have invested $712 million in potential surplus over the past two years into a childcare expansion program.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of surplus

Noun

In 2021, Johnson was paid in excess of $7,500 in connection with her work for the companies, including the one that had received the payment from the reselling company, according to court documents.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
But Halloween excess, with its pillowcases full of candy, elaborate costumes for everyone from babies to adults to dogs (and a few unlucky cats), could not be more American.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of excess

Noun

Indeed, in a separate 2025 study led by Cordiner, the JWST found 3I/ATLAS to have one of the greatest abundances of carbon dioxide ever seen in a comet.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 Nov. 2026
That abundance could reduce dependence on lithium mining and price fluctuations.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

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