as in surplus
the act of producing more of something than is needed or wanted
The overproduction of oil caused the fuel companies to lower their prices. Heartburn can be caused by the overproduction of stomach acid.
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Recent Examples of overproduction
Marshall sees off-channel as a means to reduce the impact of the industry’s intentional overproduction.
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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
For both Carroll and Lumsden, the camcorder resurgence reflects a cultural pushback against overproduction, both in weddings and beyond.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
By designing therapies that restore or correct these epigenetic controls, scientists could prevent the overproduction of PAF-R right at its source.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026
However, the actual volumes added have been smaller than advertised as some countries physically struggle to increase, and others atone for earlier overproduction.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
For both Carroll and Lumsden, the camcorder resurgence reflects a cultural pushback against overproduction, both in weddings and beyond.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
By designing therapies that restore or correct these epigenetic controls, scientists could prevent the overproduction of PAF-R right at its source.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026
However, the actual volumes added have been smaller than advertised as some countries physically struggle to increase, and others atone for earlier overproduction.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overproduction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overproduction
Noun
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If the conflict lasts a few months and energy and trade flows return to normal, Gulf states will once again run large surpluses.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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And if white-collar work keeps compressing while companies pocket the surplus, the question that matters most isn’t how much work AI can do.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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How war became inevitable Yet Netanyahu shows no concern for how Israel’s excesses are fueling antisemitism in what has been Israel’s only dependable ally.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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McIlroy, in particular, was thought to have turned down an offer in excess of Jon Rahm’s reported £500 million contract.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Overproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overproduction. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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