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
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
The extra size appears to be a calculated gamble by Fury.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Local greens make his version extra special, and the greens change depending on the season.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Numerous shoppers praised it as a wonderful holiday gift and picked up extras as Christmas presents.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Those who need extra time due to having pets or livestock were told to evacuate now.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
The extra size appears to be a calculated gamble by Fury.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Adverb
The wood frame and metal legs make this couch extra comfortable and durable, holding up to 500 lbs.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Local greens make his version extra special, and the greens change depending on the season.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
The costumer also had to craft a wardrobe for all of the secondary characters, not to mention over 5,000 extras, too.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Numerous shoppers praised it as a wonderful holiday gift and picked up extras as Christmas presents.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
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Drainage holes allow excess water to flow away from plant roots and are essential for preventing root rot.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
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With the dog sedated, the team went to work, shaving pounds of excess fur from her body.Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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A bit fusion-like, but focused more on standalone foods that unexpectedly, work extremely well together.Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Indications include the way that the video is taken from extremely close to the tank at low level, and the operator display which is typical of FPVs rather than scouts.David Hambling, Forbes, 14 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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Carry a basic tool kit with useful spares and don't be shy about getting your hands dirty!New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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Analysts upgraded the luxury home furnishings provider to a buy-equivalent rating from hold, arguing that its operating leverage is underappreciated and a recovery in demand is still early innings.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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General Motors plans to go racing in Formula 1 in 2026 with its Cadillac luxury brand, something that had been in the works for a while as part of a tie-up with Mario Andretti.Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
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His signing bonus of $45,000 is almost 70 times the median annual income of his fellow Ugandans.Greg Presto, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Third baseman Alex Bregman would make sense on a shorter-term deal, though because the Astros gave him a qualifying offer, the Cubs would lose their second- and fifth-highest picks in the 2025 draft and $1 million from their international bonus pool.Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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In the meantime, many homeowners who were dropped may be forced to find a policy through the state insurer of last resort – the FAIR plan – or a surplus line carrier, an unregulated insurer that charges far more than a traditional policy.Nadia Lopez, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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The company plans to allocate up to 90% of its surplus cash to bitcoin, borrowing a page from MicroStrategy’s playbook.Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Phoenix Suns appear to be the team pushing hardest to trade for Butler, according to league sources, but the complication is that Suns guard Bradley Beal would very likely need to be involved in that deal to make the salary cap math work.Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Or, at the very least, something just to sweep us away from reality for a while.Annalise Frank, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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Now here’s a look at the rest of the amenities, restaurants, staterooms, and extra services that are part of every MSC World Europa sailing.Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
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Of course, there are tons of amenities for like-minded sports buffs, including a full-size basketball court, a fitness center, a putting green, and a tennis court.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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