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
As Duke modernizes its infrastructure to meet the Carolinas’ growing energy needs, combining the 52,000-square-mile service area would avoid redundant investments and costs like maintenance and fuel.
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Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
But there were still nods to the realities of Ratcliffe’s regime, which has made a third of the workforce redundant and dramatically changed conditions through cost-cutting.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
By distributing data across redundant servers instead of a single in-store box, platforms like SuperSonic POS ride out local power blips and Internet hiccups, then resync automatically once conditions stabilize — no overnight technician or tape backup required.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Underly noted significant racial disparities in passage rates and said new requirements for teaching candidates to learn about the science of reading make the expensive test redundant.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
But there were still nods to the realities of Ratcliffe’s regime, which has made a third of the workforce redundant and dramatically changed conditions through cost-cutting.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
By distributing data across redundant servers instead of a single in-store box, platforms like SuperSonic POS ride out local power blips and Internet hiccups, then resync automatically once conditions stabilize — no overnight technician or tape backup required.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Underly noted significant racial disparities in passage rates and said new requirements for teaching candidates to learn about the science of reading make the expensive test redundant.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
Adjective
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That change is expected to cost Kentucky's general fund an extra $50 million in fiscal year 2027 and $66 million in fiscal year 2028, according to a presentation from State Budget Director John Hicks.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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His work at the clinic earned him the Highest Pro Bono Distinction at graduation, which was awarded for working more than 150 extra pro bono hours above the normal course requirements of the clinic.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Oddly, that wouldn't be a problem if fusion plants were already abundant because there'd be so much surplus power that brute force methods could be used to produce tritium.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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Through the program, local owner-operators to donate surplus food to charitable organizations in their community, according to franchise’s website.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Blood sugar levels are maintained by hormones produced in the pancreas, and excess blood sugar is stored in the liver and the muscles.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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To remove the excess moisture, simply sprinkle eggplant slices with salt.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Currently available for 27 percent off, the slim bag boasts more than enough space for spare clothes, toiletries, and in-flight essentials thanks to its roomy 31-liter volume.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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During the ceremony, Butler’s mother was set up in the spare bedroom, which has a large window and a perfect view of the backyard.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Having people talk as well would be superfluous.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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After sorting out the logistics of subletting my NYC apartment, tossing superfluous possessions in storage, and lining up sufficient freelance remote work, my administrative ducks were in a row.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Brown dropped an easy pass, then also failed to get upfield on a different third-down throw that put the offense in an unnecessary fourth-down situation.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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If only the series had more faith in its viewers to appreciate that vision without the unnecessary noise of a biker gang spinning its wheels.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Redundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundant. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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