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
This phenomenon is attributed to an overabundance of nutrient intake and the presence of invasive species such as crayfish and clams.
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Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The boom has materialized thanks to an overabundance of solar panels available from neighboring China, which has been steadily ramping up its production of solar technology.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 21 Aug. 2025
An overabundance of secondhand textiles paired with greater need (and higher prices) for sorting and processing have threatened the viability of textile recycling and circularity in Europe.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
Aquatic predators that went extinct here in the last century, they will soon be released into the lagoon, where an overabundance of prey has thrown off the ecological balance.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2022
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Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The boom has materialized thanks to an overabundance of solar panels available from neighboring China, which has been steadily ramping up its production of solar technology.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 21 Aug. 2025
An overabundance of secondhand textiles paired with greater need (and higher prices) for sorting and processing have threatened the viability of textile recycling and circularity in Europe.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
Aquatic predators that went extinct here in the last century, they will soon be released into the lagoon, where an overabundance of prey has thrown off the ecological balance.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overabundance
Noun
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But if the sale was conducted fairly and the homeowner received the surplus, that’s all the Constitution requires, according to the department.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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After that window, if the items go unclaimed, they may be destroyed, turned over to state surplus agencies, or sold as excess property.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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That could bear out to be true if February's losses in the major averages means enough of the AI excess has been flushed out of the stock market, meaning investors feel readier to embrace the trade.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, a touch of caramel follows for a bit of confectionery warmth that feels indulgent without tipping into excess.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Standout details included the cloud-like robes, abundance of towels, and—one of my personal favorites—a travel-sized bottle of Crest mouthwash.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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But thrift stores often have an abundance of candlesticks on their shelves, and the prices are usually rock bottom.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Overabundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overabundance. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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