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
But increasing capacity outside of China is compounding the existing issue of oversupply that spans the entire clean-tech value chain, with global manufacturing capacity now exceeding 200% of what is needed to meet demand.
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Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
The bull case for Micron appears strong through 2027-2028, though future oversupply remains a potential risk.
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Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
That has resulted in a temporary oversupply of apartments.
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Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
When farmers complained about low prices, FDR blamed an oversupply of food.
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John Stossel,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for oversupply
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
The bull case for Micron appears strong through 2027-2028, though future oversupply remains a potential risk.
—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
That has resulted in a temporary oversupply of apartments.
—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
When farmers complained about low prices, FDR blamed an oversupply of food.
—
John Stossel,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for oversupply
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversupply
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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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“Oversupply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversupply. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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