OVERSUPPLY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

oversupply

noun

ˈō-vər-sə-ˌplī

Definition of oversupply

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 American wine has never enjoyed greater global credibility, but the industry faces historic crossroads today, grappling with oversupply, declining consumption and growing uncertainty about its future. — Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 This downturn is attributed to price compression caused by an oversupply in cultivation markets, meaning lower prices despite stable sales volumes. — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 But that oversupply has evaporated and rapidly turned into a concerning deficit. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 That trend could leave Miami with an oversupply of multifamily housing, which could drive rents down further. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for oversupply

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Noun

The shows’ studio, 20th TV Animation, kept the annual output relatively steady, diverting the surplus episodes to its streaming platforms.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 July 2026
And then there’s the annual plowing of millions in DWP surplus dollars into the City Hall piggy bank, which convinces ratepayers they’re being fleeced.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026