Definition of overagenext
as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed several selectmen argued that the town's cash overage was significant enough to warrant a reduction of the residential property tax

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overage

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adjective

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Recent Examples of overage
Noun
Such deals would provide flexibility by allowing bonus overages to be pushed into the 2027-28 cap year if necessary. Michael Russo, New York Times, 23 June 2026 If the state collected more than $29 million each year, the overage was to be refunded to the casinos and licensed gaming companies. Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
Adjective
Undergraduate students taking over 16 credit hours will pay $75 per overage credit hour, while graduate students would pay $100 per hour over 12 credits. Olivia Krauth, The Courier-Journal, 28 May 2020 After promising 60 days without data caps and overage fees for all customers, Comcast has decided to extend the data-cap waiver until at least June 30. Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 27 Apr. 2020 See All Example Sentences for overage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overage
Noun
  • After receiving unsolicited donations due to his online fame, Ashton chose to redirect these funds to clean seniors' bins for free, reinvesting any surplus into his business and savings.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Broward School District is considering the closure of 10 schools as officials look to address a surplus of 60,000 empty seats, a decision that has sparked concern among local families.
    Ted Scouten, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • There isn’t room on a roster to list all the positions where North Chicago senior Amari Earl could play in a single game.
    Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Iran is determined to smother any internal unrest Rezaei’s appointment came in a recent set of decrees by the supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, that formally set Iran’s new senior leadership, including top military posts.
    Lee Keath, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour until well coated on both sides, shaking off any excess.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Las Vegas is known for its neon lights and over-the-top excess.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Both types of MDs have recommended a slew of SkinBetter Science’s anti-aging products to me, including this eye cream.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026
  • What the Study Found A team of researchers at Texas A&M University set out to determine whether the NR4A1 receptor plays a role in the anti-aging benefits of coffee.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Tamang said her family was able to rush to higher ground, carrying her elderly grandmother with them, but their home was washed away.
    Diaa Hadid, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The second half of the novel focuses on Alice, an elderly woman who suffers from dementia.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The key is to avoid the over-the-hill gang, as the Heat initially fielded with the likes of Zydrunas Ilgasukas and Mike Bibby.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This week, an over-the-hill Kevin Hart, (pickleball) court battles, and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (and its related series), among others, demand your attention.
    Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • His main competition, the geriatric Aaron Jones, should be relegated to backup duty.
    Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The geriatric ERs also saved Medicare up to about $3,000 a visit, according to an earlier study Hwang led.
    Paula Span, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Some cells even grow senescent, forgetting how to replicate at all.
    T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • In Coconut Grove, Martin and Terra built or co-developed three big high-rise luxury condo projects — seven towers in all — that, while controversial among many residents, helped resuscitate what had been a senescent village center.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026

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“Overage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overage. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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