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
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Gleaners seeks senior volunteers Volunteers are needed to help Senior Gleaners of San Diego County, a volunteer group that harvests surplus fruit and vegetables from gardens and fields to donate to local nonprofits helping people in need.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Dan Duggan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
In services trade, however, the US runs a surplus of $295 billion with the rest of the world.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Senior Gleaners seeks volunteers Volunteers are needed to help Senior Gleaners of San Diego County, a volunteer group that harvests surplus fruit and vegetables from gardens and fields to donate to local nonprofits helping people in need.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Gleaners seeks senior volunteers Volunteers are needed to help Senior Gleaners of San Diego County, a volunteer group that harvests surplus fruit and vegetables from gardens and fields to donate to local nonprofits helping people in need.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
Still, any return would be a surplus since the Giants would be adding picks and still getting Sanders.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
In services trade, however, the US runs a surplus of $295 billion with the rest of the world.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surplus
Adjective
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These ingredients help block the production of excess melanin, lightening sun spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and melasma for a more even complexion.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Federal regulators recently sued the operators of an East Chicago oil re-refinery plant for violating its wastewater permits by discharging excess pollutants — including cyanide, mercury, oil and grease — from its facility toward the Grand Calumet River.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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Ocasio-Cortez is headlining a string of major political rallies alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), drawing overflow crowds of more than 10,000 in deep-red states like Utah, Idaho and Montana.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Another 21 sewage overflows were reported in Hartford and New Haven, according to state data.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Crafted from lightweight, sturdy beechwood, this pro-kneading, lymphatic-draining tool is designed with soft, rounded edges that make for comfy gliding across your skin (go ahead and pair it with a serum or lotion for extra slip).—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, limited exceptions exist, including: Military personnel serving in combat zones may get extra time.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The figure is roughly life-size, rendered in spare, firm strokes of black acrylic applied with Japanese brushes to sizable sheets of paper.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Thomas reportedly called the Coast Guard after realizing his spare anchor would not hold the ship's weight.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Surplus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surplus. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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