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
Lexi White, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2025
The Mountain View Community Church food ministry program, managed by Heather Winters, partners with Fresh Rescue, a San Diego Food Bank program in which edible, surplus food from grocery stores and restaurants is set aside for nonprofit partners to collect on a scheduled basis.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
This partnership addresses the growing surplus of stillage, a byproduct of bourbon production.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
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Adjective
There are 26 other states with surplus funds in their insurance premium pools.
—Lexi White, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2025
The Mountain View Community Church food ministry program, managed by Heather Winters, partners with Fresh Rescue, a San Diego Food Bank program in which edible, surplus food from grocery stores and restaurants is set aside for nonprofit partners to collect on a scheduled basis.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Noun
That’s about 10% of last year’s General Fund and the second-largest surplus in Connecticut history.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
This partnership addresses the growing surplus of stillage, a byproduct of bourbon production.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surplus
Adjective
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Transfer pieces to an airtight container or zip-top bag, squeezing out excess air.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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An investigation into payroll accounts found no indication that any employee had received excess pay or benefits.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Court officials plan to open an overflow room, where the proceedings will be livestreamed.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
24 July 2025
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Seating in the courtroom is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and the hearing will be streamed in an overflow room in the courthouse, the court said.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Hopefully, the extra rest over the All-Star break will help Clark get back to full health and on the court.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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The power saving mode seems to refer to the Adaptive Power Mode coming with iOS 26, something Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has previously noted, and which should provide a windfall of extra battery life for all iPhone 17 models — and even some current iPhones.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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That means this one can be used as a storage shed and a hangout space, or even a spare garage for golf carts and riding mowers.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The sectional also comes with a matching ottoman—and yes, the lid lifts up, revealing hidden storage inside and doubling as spare seating, a side table, or a footrest.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 July 2025
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“Surplus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surplus. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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