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
Licensing approvals and manufacturing can take months, so movie merch often arrives long after audiences have moved on, increasing the risk of overproduction.
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Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Fotografixx | Istock Unreleased | Getty Images And where consumer demand today fails to drive companies to tackle the underlying issue of overproduction, impending regulations might.
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Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
So this overproduction led to a lot of overwork and exhaustion.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 May 2026
Blepharitis refers to any inflammation of the eyelid, which can also be the result of chronic overproduction of oil on the eyelid glands, bacterial infections, or even seborrheic dermatitis.
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Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Fotografixx | Istock Unreleased | Getty Images And where consumer demand today fails to drive companies to tackle the underlying issue of overproduction, impending regulations might.
—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
So this overproduction led to a lot of overwork and exhaustion.
—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 May 2026
Blepharitis refers to any inflammation of the eyelid, which can also be the result of chronic overproduction of oil on the eyelid glands, bacterial infections, or even seborrheic dermatitis.
—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overproduction
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In 2022, California recorded a nearly $100 billion surplus, saved just $10 billion in its rainy day fund and then spent the rest.
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Those include requiring property owners to file a claim with the government for any surplus proceeds from the tax sale.
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Attems Sauvignon Blanc, Venezia Giulia IGT, $20 Attems offers a slightly riper, more generous introduction to Friulian sauvignon blanc, but never veers into tropical excess.
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Working with 5 to 6 pieces at a time, remove fish from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and add to hot oil, briefly dragging fish along surface of oil to prevent sticking.
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“Overproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overproduction. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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