as in extra
being over what is needed
this area is already chockablock with shopping malls; another one would be redundant
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Recent Examples of redundant
Still more could be on the chopping block, as county staff and leadership argue the merits of eliminating redundant taxing bodies.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
By using the latest design, HGP will have a much more advanced reactor with a simpler, more reliable design and layers of redundant, passive safety systems.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Where social impact becomes a top consideration amid the rush to decarbonize, including by upskilling or reskilling workers if their roles become redundant.
—Ella Graveney, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
But the protein-and-sides format can feel redundant.
—Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
By using the latest design, HGP will have a much more advanced reactor with a simpler, more reliable design and layers of redundant, passive safety systems.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Where social impact becomes a top consideration amid the rush to decarbonize, including by upskilling or reskilling workers if their roles become redundant.
—Ella Graveney, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
But the protein-and-sides format can feel redundant.
—Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
Adjective
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This year, extra pitfalls exist that could make taxpayers fumble and make a mistake on their tax return.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Qualifying for Europe’s elite competition will add to United’s payroll overheads, but the extra income from playing in it will more than offset that.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Gulf sovereign funds were established to invest surplus oil revenues abroad and promote economic diversification at home.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Council members gave staffers approval to pursue the surplus land discussions with the state.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One of the key recommendations for San Diego is to also demand that the water authority negotiate deals to sell excess water to agencies outside the region, most likely out of state, within one year.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Clunky, constrictive shoes take up excess leg room and can make your feet feel trapped.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This is not a dinky smart projector that streams content over Wi-Fi to a spare wall or big screen.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2026
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The company designed the ring not for the peace of mind of forgetful people like me but because, Oura says, one in 10 users have already bought a spare charger, perhaps so there’s always one your desk at work, for instance.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The latter is superfluous since the handset can already use the main camera in concert with the outside screen.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
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The narrative is weighed down by superfluous details.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Santeiro, 63, of Miami Lakes, was found guilty in March 2022 of nine counts of healthcare fraud, including conspiring with others to bill $112 million to private insurers for detox services that were never provided or were medically unnecessary at two substance-abuse facilities in Broward County.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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No roadways are closed but unnecessary travel is discouraged.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Redundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundant. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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