as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
an oversupply of new homes is helping to drive down housing prices
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Recent Examples of oversupply
During the boom, many developers amassed huge debts, and the oversupply of housing led to whole ghost districts and empty projects in many places.
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
That has resulted in a temporary oversupply of apartments.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Li of the China Climate Hub said Chinese companies had an oversupply of solar panels and other equipment before the war, putting them in a prime position to capitalize on current demand.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
When farmers complained about low prices, FDR blamed an oversupply of food.
—John Stossel, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
That has resulted in a temporary oversupply of apartments.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Li of the China Climate Hub said Chinese companies had an oversupply of solar panels and other equipment before the war, putting them in a prime position to capitalize on current demand.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
When farmers complained about low prices, FDR blamed an oversupply of food.
—John Stossel, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversupply
Noun
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Analysts project the state budget’s Special Transportation Fund — which is paid for chiefly with various fuel and sales tax receipts — will run up a $214 million or 9% surplus next fiscal year, leaving some to ask why the diesel tax is increasing at all.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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When the state's income tax refund fund carries a surplus of $150 million or more, money over that amount will be directed to pensions.—
Ben Szalinski,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The three host nations of the World Cup – Canada, Mexico and the United States – are home to around 200,000 ultra-high net worth individuals, those sitting on fortunes in excess of $30 million.—
Stefan Szymanski,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Fox also has said the play’s politics are intentionally elusive, but its main target is identity-politics excesses.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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“Oversupply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversupply. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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