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
Policymakers created the current system during the Cold War to combat excessive and redundant spending by the separate service branches.
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Aaron Brynildson, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
While many edicts are necessary to protect public safety, many more are redundant, wasteful and anti-competitive, piling on unnecessary costs and stymieing innovation.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The seven revolute joints make the arm kinematically redundant, meaning there are multiple ways to position the arm to achieve the same end-effector pose.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
While some fans may find the premise redundant, the youthful perspective adds just enough brightness to the show’s austere religious world.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Aaron Brynildson, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
While many edicts are necessary to protect public safety, many more are redundant, wasteful and anti-competitive, piling on unnecessary costs and stymieing innovation.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The seven revolute joints make the arm kinematically redundant, meaning there are multiple ways to position the arm to achieve the same end-effector pose.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
While some fans may find the premise redundant, the youthful perspective adds just enough brightness to the show’s austere religious world.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
Adjective
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The lightning-quick Maxey repeatedly got to the basket in the first half, but the Knicks continued to give him extra attention throughout his nearly 47 minutes of playing time.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Ryan Pierce produced a two-run double in the sixth as Dundee-Crown (9-15, 1-12) overcame a five-run deficit in forcing extra innings.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Still, Perry made an even further impression with her ensemble, which included a long strapless gown and trailing cape made of Italian deadstock duchess satin that was repurposed from surplus tailoring fabrics.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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Many hospitals, airports and utility companies hold surplus land that can be leveraged to help address the affordable housing crisis.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The two open shelves offer versatile storage for bottles of booze (as the name implies), excess books, or serving-ware for your upcoming dinner party.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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By taking this gradual approach, there is less organizational resistance and new innovation does not shock corporations – helping align internal resources without excess train.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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With spare dialogue and sensitive visual storytelling, the film reveals a father’s shame, a child’s unwavering love, and the unspoken understanding between them.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Critics of the treasury secretary’s approach argue that the problem is less about Americans not knowing how to invest and more about people not having enough spare income to do so, as the cost of living has steadily increased and the war in Iran has driven energy prices higher.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mocktails arrived in steady procession, each one carefully assembled, none superfluous.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, carbs are mostly unnecessary for cats and can cause additional health issues.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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This creates a pattern of frequently replacing your air freshener, inconsistent performance, and unnecessary waste.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Redundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundant. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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