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
For both Carroll and Lumsden, the camcorder resurgence reflects a cultural pushback against overproduction, both in weddings and beyond.
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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
Once styles are in production, AG prevents overproduction and excess through careful planning.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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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
Once styles are in production, AG prevents overproduction and excess through careful planning.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overproduction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overproduction
Noun
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Unable to return the surplus, the store gave every box away for free.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to better weather, cocoa is on track to be in surplus over the course of 2026 for a second year running.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Flying private has long been synonymous with excess.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
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And yet, in placing new context and bodies inside the suit of ’80s excess, The Jellicle Ball reinvents it.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Overproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overproduction. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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