Synonyms of surpluses

surpluses

noun

plural of surplus

as in excesses

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excesses
• overflows
• abundances
• sufficiencies
• oversupplies
• overages
• surfeits
• bounties
• surplusages
• overabundances
• redundancies
• superfluities
• pluses
• fat
• overmuch
• overpluses
• superabundances
• plenties
• bellyfuls
• overkills
• plethoras
• profusions
• overstocks
• plentitudes
• overproductions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deficits
• deficiencies
• insufficiencies
• lacks
• scarcities
• undersupplies
• wants
• dearths

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of surpluses

Despite that, an analysis by Lamont’s budget office last November showed surpluses would vanish, the reserve would be gone, and the General Fund would be 3% in debt within two years of a severe recession. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

Fulton argued the proposition effectively would limit clinics from accumulating surpluses and reserves. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Companies and families worldwide have surpluses of goods or high-quality items for resale in secondary markets. — Wayne Elsey, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Funding shortfalls and political fights over who should pay for childcare have stalled federal action, leaving states to deploy one-off surpluses while families’ need and waitlists keep swelling. — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

That means China’s monopoly power, and its ability to weaponize it, will expand as its surpluses force more and more foreign companies out of business. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026