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
A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Hogan has maintained that, under his leadership, Maryland had a surplus and fiscal policies that were more responsible.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2025
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
Senate Democrats released a $1.3 billion spending bill Thursday that uses surplus dollars generated by an income surtax to pay for education and transportation projects, but marks a significant departure from a proposal that cleared the House last month.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
Commissioners set aside $15 million in surplus funds in this year’s budget for the homeowner relief fund.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Hogan has maintained that, under his leadership, Maryland had a surplus and fiscal policies that were more responsible.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
But that was offset by a surplus in American services to Canada of about $33 billion.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
Senate Democrats released a $1.3 billion spending bill Thursday that uses surplus dollars generated by an income surtax to pay for education and transportation projects, but marks a significant departure from a proposal that cleared the House last month.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surplus
Adjective
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Diet and dental hygiene Cavities are mainly caused by eating excess sugar and refined carbohydrates.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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If the problems persist, consider investing in a dehumidifier to pull excess moisture out of the air.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Noun
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As the hearing began Wednesday, hundreds of people had signed up — and lined up — to testify, filling two overflow rooms and prompting the committee’s chair to cap testimony at four hours each for supporters and for opponents.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 May 2025
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Sister Aimee, with her modest demeanor and overflow crowds, was a newsworthy curiosity.—
Carolyn Kellogg,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The clean formula contains a light shimmer to help skin look extra radiant in the sun.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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For those who don’t want more AI, or to pay extra, Adobe is introducing a new plan called Creative Cloud Standard, which still gives you access to all of the company’s desktop apps, plus 25 image-generation credits every month.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Attach a tracker to your keys, or even bring a spare set from home to ensure you won’t get locked out of your car.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Stock the Linen Cabinet and Bathroom Any weekend guests will likely need access to the essential bed and bath linens, along with a few extras (two sets of towels, extra pillows, and a spare blanket).—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
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“Surplus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surplus. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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