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
It can be caused by a number of different triggers, including certain medical conditions, hair care habits, dry scalp, hormone fluctuations, overproduction of a naturally-occurring yeast on the scalp and oily skin.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
In an industry notorious for overproduction and waste, the competitive advantage of precision inventory management directly impacts both environmental sustainability and profit margins.
—Christopher Yang, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 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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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
In an industry notorious for overproduction and waste, the competitive advantage of precision inventory management directly impacts both environmental sustainability and profit margins.
—Christopher Yang, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 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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Due to Boston's surplus of talented outfielders under contract, the team has no shortage of options to choose from for who will be in the outfield next season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Several governors have declared states of emergency so surplus and emergency funds can be used to help food banks or SNAP recipients directly.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For Jay Gatsby, a man of immense wealth and few scruples, almost nothing is beyond his voracious appetite for excess.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Oct. 2025
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Saraceno explained that there is commonly an excess of huskies in shelters.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Overproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overproduction. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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