Definition of surplusagenext

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Recent Examples of surplusage In everyday speech, in legal texts and even in translations of Genesis, one person’s surplusage may be another person’s way of dealing with inevitable trade-offs between clarity and concision. Sam Bray, Washington Post, 25 June 2017
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Noun
  • The false surplus sparked a sharp increase in spending that has outstripped revenues ever since.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • The investment is part of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $45 million allocation of tax increment financing surplus to the Park District this year.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • France’s reputation for red tape and bureaucratic excess very much applies to AC units.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Lift okra from egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off; dredge in cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to fully coat each piece.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

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“Surplusage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surplusage. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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