as in extra
being over what is needed
any excess food from the party will be donated to a shelter for the homeless
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
a new television season with an excess of sitcoms featuring wisecracking teenagers
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as in excessiveness
a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits
the wretched excess that is so often found in the world of show business
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as in to lay off
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Recent Examples of excess
Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
The days of excess and opulent glamour are back — in jewelry, at least.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Theara Coleman, theweek, 22 Nov. 2024
Barrels can come with up to a gallon of liquid inside, but that much excess is usually dumped out.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 17 July 2023
That suggests existing protections won’t have much force until the state extends its new worker-misclassification law (which cracks down on employers who rely to excess on gig workers) to temporary employees.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 22 Sep. 2021
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Adjective
Some companies are finding creative solutions to make sure that excess thermal energy doesn’t go to waste by funneling it into passive heating for residences and businesses alike.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
The days of excess and opulent glamour are back — in jewelry, at least.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
With that excess comes a lot of leftovers — and waste.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 22 Nov. 2024
Barrels can come with up to a gallon of liquid inside, but that much excess is usually dumped out.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
Over the past few months, my wife has begun drinking to excess every evening.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 17 July 2023
That suggests existing protections won’t have much force until the state extends its new worker-misclassification law (which cracks down on employers who rely to excess on gig workers) to temporary employees.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 22 Sep. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excess
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On January 1, everyone takes a turn smashing it until there are thirteen pieces—one for each month of the year, and an extra for good luck.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Yield: 3 1/2 cups Lemon cream cheese frosting is a fuss-free way to add extra flavor and tang to a classic dessert topping.Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Austria, known for its use of hydroelectric power, offers an ideal environment for leveraging surplus renewable energy, and a pilot project to use bitcoin mining to help with grid stability is underway between the Austrian Power Grid and 21Energy.Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Van Winkle Whiskey Collection is back, and this year’s release includes an unusual surplus of 20-Year-Old and 23-Year-Old Family Reserve Bourbons.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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On May 24th, the company made the difficult decision to lay off 86 employees.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Last February, as part of that austerity drive, the company laid off about 3% of its workforce.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Test the consistency on a spare cookie or scrap of parchment paper before using.Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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These centers leverage inventory optimization strategies and the latest collaboration tools to ensure that they are stocked with the right spare parts and gifts, ready to be deployed at a moment's notice.Richard Howells, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In March, the FBI raided the facility, leading the agency to sack its current warden after less than three months on the job.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Williams drove the Bears into Lions territory in a bid to set up a field goal which would’ve sent the game to overtime, but the 2024 No. 1 overall pick was sacked on second-and-20 from the 35-yard line.Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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To keep your Frenchie's feet healthy and comfortable, it is recommended to trim their nails every 3 to 4 weeks.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Leaders are beginning to question the ROI of their software investments (all 300-plus of them), and this scrutiny will intensify as businesses look to trim expenses.Michael Zuercher, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This process removes some of the steps in fabric engineering that can reduce cotton’s elasticity, such as heat-setting.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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After years of debate, fencing that prevented elk from accessing food and competing with cattle for food will be removed, my colleague Summer Lin reports.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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The couple had already downsized from a two-bedroom apartment to a one-bedroom unit to cut down on their housing expenses.Cheyenne DeVon,Zachary Green, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Likewise, Medicaid will in all likelihood face budgetary cutbacks and efforts to erect barriers to eligibility that could downsize the program.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excess. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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