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
Both the credentials and the screenshots are then sent to the attacker through Tor, a network protocol that provides anonymous routing by sending traffic through redundant nodes so logs can’t capture both the sending and receiving IP addresses.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
Mach says Atlas addresses that challenge by reducing infrastructure requirements for launch and recovery while simplifying maintenance through a highly redundant propulsion architecture and a lower part count.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Simmons is somewhat redundant with Wheatley, while Smith-Wade will probably take a backseat to Corey Thornton at nickel corner.
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Mike Kaye
june 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
But this claim is both silly and redundant.
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Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for redundant
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
Mach says Atlas addresses that challenge by reducing infrastructure requirements for launch and recovery while simplifying maintenance through a highly redundant propulsion architecture and a lower part count.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Simmons is somewhat redundant with Wheatley, while Smith-Wade will probably take a backseat to Corey Thornton at nickel corner.
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Mike Kaye
june 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
But this claim is both silly and redundant.
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Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for redundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
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July 4th fireworks and celebrations hold extra meaning in 2026 as the United States celebrates the 250th birthday of the nation.
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As for oats, consider sneaking in some extra protein to round out their nutritional profile.
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Included in the surplus property committee’s report were a broad range of recommendations.
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Botswana secured $100 million to build its first large-scale solar plant that will sell power to a regional market, as investors bet that rising electricity demand will offer lucrative returns on surplus power.
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These easy-to-use toning pads help exfoliate, refine the appearance of pores and reduce excess oil for a smooth, clear complexion.
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This social consciousness extends to the local community, where excess inventory is donated to city shelters.
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The perfect blend of slouchy yet structured, this roomy bag easily fits a laptop, book, wallet, and a spare layer for chilly evenings.
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In a bid to streamline transport and logistics — and spare attendees from spending half the festival shuttling up and down the Italian Riviera — this year’s Italian Global Series Festival has drawn a clearer line between its two host cities.
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That debate feels superfluous now, at least from Nguyen’s perspective.
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This was the superfluous lie, the gratuitous lie—the lie that did not need to be told but was told only as a demonstration of power.
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In a separate case, Oren David Shachar of Van Nuys, Abraham Shin of Corona and Jeannie Choi of Torrance are accused of participating in a healthcare fraud scheme involving submitting false claims for medically unnecessary hospice care services.
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Overcollection of personal information often indicates monetization through data sharing rather than delivering user value, creating unnecessary privacy and security risks.
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“Redundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundant. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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