as in excess
being over what is needed
surplus stock gets shipped to the warehouse and is eventually sold at auction
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as in overflow
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
we have a surplus of plastic knives, but we're short on forks and spoons for the picnic
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Recent Examples of surplus
New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
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
Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Instead of using this surplus to provide tax relief that could improve affordability, lawmakers are actively pursuing policies that will drive costs higher.
—Chip Monaco, Oc Register, 1 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
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, 2 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
The bigger risk is OPEC+ deciding to reinstate supply cuts, given concerns about a surplus.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Instead of using this surplus to provide tax relief that could improve affordability, lawmakers are actively pursuing policies that will drive costs higher.
—Chip Monaco, Oc Register, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surplus
Adjective
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Crucially, the McG cycle links with the Calvin cycle, allowing the two systems to balance out excess molecules.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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This creamy formula blends kaolin and bentonite with bamboo charcoal powder to attract and remove pore-clogging impurities, excess oil, and buildup.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What has the city done about the overflows?—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
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And, for overflow guests—or to get away from guests—a total retreat is found in the one-bedroom guesthouse, which has a private entrance, a full kitchen, and even its own garage.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Try one of Nour Hammour’s shearling options—the Carolyn is a classic silhouette for the brand—or opt a reversible option from Diane Von Furstenberg or Lafayette 148 for extra warmth and versatility.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Similar to an in-office treatment, step one is a trio of extra-strength exfoliating acids (lactic, glycolic, and mandelic), and step two is a clay mask to simultaneously neutralize the acids and deep clean the skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Beckenbauer’s role, starting as West Germany’s spare defender and then dribbling forward into attack to create chances for teammates, was the key feature of this side.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the main section of the house, there is also space to put a small office or spare bedroom as well as a bathroom.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Surplus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surplus. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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