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 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 An overabundance of the SORLA protein protected against a number of biological processes linked to the formation of tau tangles and progression of neurodegeneration. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026 However, merchants faced challenges, such as an overabundance of tools to choose from, confusion, and lack of knowledge of how to structure an AI workflow. — Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overabundance

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Noun

Global oil markets have shifted to a supply surplus, despite months of disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Budget surpluses will be deposited into the state's savings program, but could also allow for legislators to avoid taxpayer rebates.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 4 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

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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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