OVERPLUS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

overplus

noun

ˈō-vər-ˌpləs

Definition of overplus

as in surplus

the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed the store was stuck with an overplus of tie-ins for a movie that fizzled at the box office

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South Africa has seemingly overcome its electricity crisis, with the country’s power utility, Eskom, reporting a power surplus during the winter peak-demand season, but civil society groups are wary of the surplus power being sold to data centers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
But the study results overall indicate that wearables shouldn’t be the only way to track your calorie deficit or calorie surplus goal.

— Michelle Marchante September 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of surplus

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Store the excess in the refrigerator to keep the green onions fresh for longer.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Sep. 2026
But there is no question there’s going to be accountability for the corruption, for the excess, for the abuse of power that has existed coming out of this White House.

— NBC news, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

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