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
However, the actual volumes added have been smaller than advertised as some countries physically struggle to increase, and others atone for earlier overproduction.
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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
Low blood sugar can be caused by medications, alcohol, hormonal deficiencies, chronic diseases, or an overproduction of insulin.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
The industry has struggled to adapt since voters agreed to legalize recreational marijuana in 2016, due to overproduction and plummeting prices.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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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
Low blood sugar can be caused by medications, alcohol, hormonal deficiencies, chronic diseases, or an overproduction of insulin.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
The industry has struggled to adapt since voters agreed to legalize recreational marijuana in 2016, due to overproduction and plummeting prices.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overproduction
Noun
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But if the sale was conducted fairly and the homeowner received the surplus, that’s all the Constitution requires, according to the department.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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After that window, if the items go unclaimed, they may be destroyed, turned over to state surplus agencies, or sold as excess property.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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That could bear out to be true if February's losses in the major averages means enough of the AI excess has been flushed out of the stock market, meaning investors feel readier to embrace the trade.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, a touch of caramel follows for a bit of confectionery warmth that feels indulgent without tipping into excess.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Overproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overproduction. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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