as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
an overabundance of desserts at a potluck dinner
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Recent Examples of overabundance
Americans have an overabundance of omega-6s in their bodies due to their use in ultraprocessed foods and eating at fast food establishments.
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
The Drive For Efficiency In 2023, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg identified a growing issue within his company: an overabundance of management layers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Protects Against Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Oxidative stress is caused by an overabundance of free radicals (unstable molecules made during normal cell metabolism).
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
The potential culprit: an overabundance of certain omega-6 fatty acids — perhaps from ultraprocessed foods in your diet — that may hinder the anti-inflammatory and tumor-fighting properties of another essential fatty acid, omega-3.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
The Drive For Efficiency In 2023, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg identified a growing issue within his company: an overabundance of management layers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Protects Against Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Oxidative stress is caused by an overabundance of free radicals (unstable molecules made during normal cell metabolism).
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
The potential culprit: an overabundance of certain omega-6 fatty acids — perhaps from ultraprocessed foods in your diet — that may hinder the anti-inflammatory and tumor-fighting properties of another essential fatty acid, omega-3.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overabundance
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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Photographed memorably on Gisele Bündchen by Nick Knight, the collection became emblematic of early-aughts excess and the bold, if controversial, cultural mashups of John Galliano’s Dior reign.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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This excess leads to various plumbing and health problems, including mineral deposits on plumbing fixtures, restricted water flow through pipes, dry skin and hair, and prematurely faded clothing and other laundry items.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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This was done out of an abundance of caution and the safety of our customers remains our top priority.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Why the Chomps Beef Sticks Recall Was Issued This recall was initiated voluntarily by Idaho Smokehouse Partners, LLC, the manufacturer of Chomps beef sticks out of an abundance of caution after recieving two consumer complaints reporting pieces of metal in the product.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Overabundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overabundance. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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