1
as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
a superabundance of donations flowed in after the family's plight was seen on national TV
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
a superabundance of applicants for a limited number of jobs
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The observatory is capable of pinpointing the location and number of these icy compounds in our galaxy, giving researchers a better sense of their abundance.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025 -
Grow in full sun with average soil. 05 of 09 Nasturtium Plant these edible flowers to add a near-instant look of rampant abundance to your potager or flower bed.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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The probe revealed that the village's general fund had diminished from a $5.6 million surplus in 2022 to a $3.6 million deficit in 2024, raising concerns about questionable credit card purchases and a lack of financial accountability.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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For example, imports and exports create a trade deficit or surplus, which affects the amount of U.S. debt and property owned by foreign entities, which in turn affects the federal government’s financial strength.—
Mike Patton,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Cook salmon: Remove salmon from marinade, discarding excess.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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For the past three seasons, the series has revealed the quirks, impulses, excesses, dysfunctions, nuances and eccentricities of the wealthy against the backdrop of a luxury resort chain and its not-so faceless employees.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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And there are a wealth of productions for Cooperman to pull from, as the award-winning, nationally recognized CRT is a rotating company, which performs up to five different shows in a single weekend.—
Lauren Wissot,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
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What Happens Next Tesla's performance will be crucial in determining whether Musk's wealth continues to decline or rebound.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Superabundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superabundance. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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