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
Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
These kinds of kitty litter absorb excess humidity and prevent mold or mildew.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Carefully place 1 sheet (about 16-x12-inch) of parchment paper into preheated Dutch oven, allowing excess to come up sides.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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
To avoid these potentially destabilizing effects, military leaders will need to explain what the country stands to lose if the military devotes excess time, resources, and attention to domestic operations and fails to adhere carefully to the laws of war.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
These kinds of kitty litter absorb excess humidity and prevent mold or mildew.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
However, Trump's opponents say his administration is stretching beyond the legal bounds of its powers, and the courts are a necessary constitutional break on its excesses.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Carefully place 1 sheet (about 16-x12-inch) of parchment paper into preheated Dutch oven, allowing excess to come up sides.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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
Adjective
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Kelly Clarkson's crew had an extra special guest for the day.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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An additional $35 will be added to an extra’s daily pay if their the vehicle is used in the scene.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That, and the surplus of mentors who played for Dad before him.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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During the Legislature’s budget session in 2023, Minnesota was working with an $18 billion surplus and approved a budget of $72 billion, a jump from the previous $52 billion budget.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2025
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In a major overhaul, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies, including ones that oversee billions of dollars in funds for addiction services and community health centers across the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is laying off more than 1,000 people, or about 20% of its staff.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Grimes is no longer a spare part in a crowded Knicks rotation.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The vest was loaded with several spare magazines, an automatic knife, and other equipment.—
John Miller,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Also sacked Thursday was Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, who led both the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, and his deputy, Wendy Noble, who has reportedly been reassigned within the Pentagon.—
Colin Meyn,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
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He was sacked a whopping 68 times, with the next highest being C.J. Stroud with 52.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The idea of trimming the tree during Masters week with so many people nearby did not seem logical.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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Its snug cabin is beautifully trimmed in high-quality materials, and features wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay connectivity, and a premium Bowers & Wilkins audio system.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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Following the act of protest, the referee of the University of Maryland match -- which was not an NCAA tournament -- issued a black card to Turner, removing her from the competition.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether or not South Carolina can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from the state's Medicaid program.—
Drew Hawkins,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Protesters carried signs opposing cuts to Social Security and Medicare, demanding protections for immigrants and civil rights, and condemning federal downsizing efforts led by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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The building’s residents are primarily pensioners who have downsized from their houses, mostly Jews, including Russian Jews, but also Koreans and Persians.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excess. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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