as in excess
being over what is needed
always has extra food on hand in the event that unexpected company drops by
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as in extremely
to a great degree
the children tried to be extra quiet while their mother was recovering
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as in spare
an interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original
that portable player runs through batteries incredibly fast, so I always keep plenty of extras on hand
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as in luxury
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
the motel is clean and comfortable, but there are no extras
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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
as an extra, the dealer filled the tank of my new car
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Recent Examples of extra
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
For someone facing a terminal diagnosis, what difference does a few extra months really make, especially if the drugs that enable them cost tens of thousands of dollars, as so many cancer drugs do?
—Sally C. Pipes, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Anastasia Beverly Hills is here to make your Memorial Day shopping extra easy with a sitewide sale that offers 25% off from May 18 through May 26.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 May 2026
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
This can give savers some wiggle room in their budget to cover basic living costs or fund extras.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 19 May 2026
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Adjective
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
For someone facing a terminal diagnosis, what difference does a few extra months really make, especially if the drugs that enable them cost tens of thousands of dollars, as so many cancer drugs do?
—Sally C. Pipes, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Adverb
To lead a team that also features Olson and Acuña is extra impressive.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Anastasia Beverly Hills is here to make your Memorial Day shopping extra easy with a sitewide sale that offers 25% off from May 18 through May 26.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 May 2026
Noun
Ask about extras, including closing costs, mortgage insurance, and green energy incentives.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
This can give savers some wiggle room in their budget to cover basic living costs or fund extras.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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Make a clean cut that does not cause excess damage to the stem, inviting pests or disease.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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The Street is simply more apt to reward those spenders with the infrastructure in place to sell excess compute.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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The club had learned to accept that the 51-year-old is extremely demanding and ambitious, qualities that actually made working with him a challenge at times.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Donley says that all the evidence presented in court shows that storing this waste in close proximity to homes, schools, and waterways would be extremely harmful to the local population's health and the environment.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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And since no one expires from, say, cancer or other now-curable diseases, and bones and organs can be replaced like car parts with artificial spares, people only pass when involved in freak accidents…or take their own lives.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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White House officials defended the arrangement, arguing that donor anonymity is standard practice for major projects and that using private funds spares taxpayers.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The property has recently undergone major renovations, including a $55 million reimagination of the MGM Tower in 2023, offering guests brand new, more luxurious rooms away from the casino floor and new luxury Vista Suites with wraparound views of the Atlantic City skyline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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On Thursday, investigators searched a property on Blackie Road in Prunedale, where detectives found a skid steer, forklift and four-stall luxury restroom trailer, each reported stolen from a Salinas rental construction business in November 2025, the office said.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Some of the memory chip workers will receive more than $400,000 bonuses under the terms of the existing agreement.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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The Greatest Coming-of-Age Novels Read a book from the bonus list to earn an extra entry into the prize raffle!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Serpa believes the most important job of the treasurer is to get the state back to having a surplus budget.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
20 May 2026
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Banana Republic was founded in 1978 by Mel and Patricia Ziegler as a catalogue specializing in surplus military clothing, safari jackets and adventure wear, with colorful illustrations and content that reads like a travelogue.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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To be sure, these were very different presidents.—
William Muck,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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And Martha Stewart is just like me, for real—the most inexpensive product in her skin care routine is a $10 Mario Badescu body lotion, and on the very polar opposite end, the most expensive is a $2,695 laser device.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Rather than abandoning its roots, the transformation preserved the integrity of the hotel's vision while adding modern touches and amenities to the rooms and suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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While many brands offer affordable hotel accommodations, several also stand out for good customer experiences and excellent amenities.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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