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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Minnesota is currently working with a small $3 billion surplus.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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When a seller prices tickets below what the market would bear, the surplus doesn’t disappear, but rather, moves into queues, bots, and resale platforms.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Swimsuits for women my size are typically cumbersome, made with a confusing excess of fabric, and frumpy.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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The areas in red are indicative of temperatures well in excess of 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) and include major European cities such as Madrid and Paris.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
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“Oversupply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversupply. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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