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
In an industry notorious for overproduction and waste, the competitive advantage of precision inventory management directly impacts both environmental sustainability and profit margins.
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Christopher Yang, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
To avoid spiraling subsidies and overproduction, countries would be encouraged to coordinate and build symbiotic supply chains that further reinforced trade complementarities among member states.
—Wally Adeyemo, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Andreas helped convince Nixon that Butz’s pursuit of overproduction was the way to go.
—Stephen Mihm, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
The report explores the scale, causes and consequences of overproduction and solutions for brands looking to remain competitive while reducing waste and environmental impact.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
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Christopher Yang, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
To avoid spiraling subsidies and overproduction, countries would be encouraged to coordinate and build symbiotic supply chains that further reinforced trade complementarities among member states.
—Wally Adeyemo, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Andreas helped convince Nixon that Butz’s pursuit of overproduction was the way to go.
—Stephen Mihm, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
The report explores the scale, causes and consequences of overproduction and solutions for brands looking to remain competitive while reducing waste and environmental impact.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for overproduction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overproduction
Noun
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The case questions whether a homeowner is owed the fair market value or just the surplus from a tax auction sale.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But in baseball, on paper is the only place where a team can consider itself as having a surplus of starters.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Apply a thick paste to the stain and wait 10 minutes, then brush off the excess.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Lost in the drugs and the excess.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Overproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overproduction. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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