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
This overproduction of skin cells results in many symptoms of psoriasis, including psoriasis plaques and inflamed, scaly skin.5
Experts don't fully understand why some people experience this immune system reaction, but the cause likely involves a combination of genetics and environmental triggers.
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 6 July 2025
The old compensation was essentially full credit for overproduction, called Retail Rate (about $0.30/kWh).
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
That’s why some hotels and resorts are canceling or reimagining the buffets that have been a hotbed of overproduction—with kitchens sending out far more food than vacationers can eat, creating lots of waste in the process.
—Jen Rose Smith, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
The tariffs are also expected to impact the fast fashion industry, known for its environmental consequences from overproduction and rapid disposal of clothing.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 6 July 2025
The old compensation was essentially full credit for overproduction, called Retail Rate (about $0.30/kWh).
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
That’s why some hotels and resorts are canceling or reimagining the buffets that have been a hotbed of overproduction—with kitchens sending out far more food than vacationers can eat, creating lots of waste in the process.
—Jen Rose Smith, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
The tariffs are also expected to impact the fast fashion industry, known for its environmental consequences from overproduction and rapid disposal of clothing.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overproduction
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He is credited with the key leadership role in creating Palm Springs’ Measure J, a 1% sales tax increase that helped to fund a $200 million downtown revitalization program and providing a surplus of $12 million per year to rebuild the city’s infrastructure.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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The bigger risk is OPEC+ deciding to reinstate supply cuts, given concerns about a surplus.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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The ruling landed as a symbolic rebuke of Musk’s sway over Tesla, and a warning about the excesses of Silicon Valley’s cult-of-founder ethos.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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An excess of dry fuels and vegetation is compounded by fire weather conditions that are becoming more common year-round.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Overproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overproduction. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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