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
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
McMillian took over in overtime, scoring six points in extra time, and his two free throws with 16.5 seconds left put the Red Raiders ahead.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Be extra gentle handling stone boards in the wet sink.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
Groom and harvest herbs to keep them producing; dry and store extras.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
No wonder someone was willing to pay an extra $10 million for it.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
McMillian took over in overtime, scoring six points in extra time, and his two free throws with 16.5 seconds left put the Red Raiders ahead.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Lay out the tortillas overnight at room temperature to remove moisture, which will help make the chips extra crunchy-crispy.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Be extra gentle handling stone boards in the wet sink.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
There’s even a secure zipper pocket to store extras in, like snacks, hand sanitizer, or comfy flip-flops.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
Groom and harvest herbs to keep them producing; dry and store extras.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
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Previously, if a school district sold an excess property, the district would have to pay off any bonds on the property and the rest would have to be used for capital expenditures.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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When combined with sweat, dirt, and dead skin cells, excess sebum can clog pores, leading to blackheads, whiteheads, and breakouts.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Read more: Climate Change Increases Home Runs Climate Central tracks not just average rising temperatures, but extremely hot days, which are defined as days on which the thermometer hits or exceeds 91°F.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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Apple's testimony said: The IPA's existing powers are already extremely broad and pose a significant risk to the global availability of vitally important security technologies.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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But there will be a couple of spares in the paddock in case a team (or two) experiences a failure, according to Formula E's head of championship, Pablo Martino.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Jan. 2025
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That the services will occur on Mr. Biden’s watch during his final days in office spares at least some awkward moments and decisions, since he and not Mr. Trump will be the sitting president at the time of the service.—
Peter Baker,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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This luxury resort, set in the tranquil countryside, is your gateway to surprising epicurean adventures as well.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Mike White’s Emmy Award-winning The White Lotus has returned for its third season, taking viewers to a new luxury resort, this time in Thailand.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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And some pre-game bonuses: Keep an eye out for Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins' arrival outfit, and whether this Chiefs player tears up during the National Anthem.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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The harm that will be done to research universities in the process may be viewed as a bonus by a populist political movement that has shown a consistent disdain for expertise.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Funding for a sovereign wealth fund, according to Reuters, may come from surplus reserves, trade surpluses, bank reserves, foreign currency operations, money from privatizations and government transfer payments.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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Menlo Park Vice Mayor Betsy Nash clarified to residents that the council’s resolution is not an approval of a building project but rather an exploration of potential development, emphasizing that the council has not yet designated the parking lots as surplus land.—
Ryan Macasero,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Did Belle Gibson visit that very suspicious doctor?—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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The demands of a 12-month release cycle mean that very few big ideas make it into code.—
Kevin Purdy,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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The amenities continue outdoors, where the picturesque mountain-view grounds are laced with olive trees and hold a pool and spa, a bocce court, a fire pit, and a barbecue area.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2025
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For her first real estate purchase, the young owner of this compact, 300-square-foot apartment wanted all the amenities of a true home.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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