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
Unbalanced hormones and overproduction of androgens like testosterone can contribute to acne.
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Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2025
As a result, more workers are feeling the adverse conditions, further calling into question the sustainability of overproduction in fashion.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
Smarter inventory management powered by AI helps brands reduce overproduction, one of the biggest sources of waste in fashion.
—Zehra Soysal, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Dandruff is a skin condition caused by an overproduction of yeast on the scalp.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
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Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2025
As a result, more workers are feeling the adverse conditions, further calling into question the sustainability of overproduction in fashion.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
Smarter inventory management powered by AI helps brands reduce overproduction, one of the biggest sources of waste in fashion.
—Zehra Soysal, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Dandruff is a skin condition caused by an overproduction of yeast on the scalp.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overproduction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overproduction
Noun
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The surplus with the U.S. ballooned to 9 trillion yen ($63 billion).—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Managing surplus energy for local businesses and municipalities In most data centers, servers are air-cooled.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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There are two ways to go with your shades: larger-than-life, rock star excess—in which case L.A.-based Jacques Marie Mage are your choice, my favourites are the Admiral, far right ($1,075)—or subtle, sleek frames which perform their function quietly—for these, N.Y.C.’s Moscot are the answer.—
Nick Hendry,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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His platform of law and order, free markets, tighter control of immigration, and pushing back on the left’s social excesses was the exact medicine that Canada needed.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Overproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overproduction. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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