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
Although aimed at improving engagement, an overabundance of irrelevant messages leads to diminished interest and wastage of valuable resources.
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Harshit Jain, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Zucchini overabundance is a common predicament for home gardeners.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
However, part of the beauty of the NFL Draft is how much gold can be mined out of mid- and late-round selections on Day 3, even in a class without an overabundance of depth.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 29 May 2025
There’s now an overabundance of balsam fir, the budworm’s preferred meal, thanks in part to fire suppression during the 20th and 21st centuries, Stockstad said.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for overabundance
Harshit Jain, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Zucchini overabundance is a common predicament for home gardeners.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
However, part of the beauty of the NFL Draft is how much gold can be mined out of mid- and late-round selections on Day 3, even in a class without an overabundance of depth.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 29 May 2025
There’s now an overabundance of balsam fir, the budworm’s preferred meal, thanks in part to fire suppression during the 20th and 21st centuries, Stockstad said.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overabundance
Noun
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Several were already sold out by 1 p.m. Thursday, but other restaurants open up their surplus shop in the evening.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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That one is a negative, however, as their +68 pop up surplus is quite a drag on their offense.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Sip wines made right on-site, sweat out nights of excess in the barrel sauna and cold plunge, and savor in-room breakfasts and alfresco wine dinners.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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With no shortage of natural night in this nursery, there’s little need for an excess of lamps or harsh overhead lighting, though the boho-style chandelier Storm added complements the wood finishes throughout the space.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
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On a reef hopping cruise there’s also the opportunity to snorkel with an abundance of sea life—look for those unicorn fish!—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Soft sunlight filtered through the trees, and nature seemed content as the season of abundance had arrived.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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“Overabundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overabundance. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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