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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John Kmiec, director of Tucson Water, said Tucson’s aggressive conservation programs have made that kind of surplus possible.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Royals currently have a surplus of starters returning next season.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The process could, in fact, help rectify that excess of grapes, causing supply to eventually even out with demand.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Unless the category could be brought under control, the excess threatened to self-propagate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Overproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overproduction. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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