as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
several selectmen argued that the town's cash overage was significant enough to warrant a reduction of the residential property tax
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Recent Examples of overage
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Defenders Zimmerman and Miles Robinson, and midfielder Mihailovic, were selected for the overage spots at the Paris Games.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
Dave Skretta, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Jan. 2020
There will also be no overdraft or overage fees for ATM and credit cards.
—NBC News, 19 Mar. 2020
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Noun
Digital twin solutions enable real-time supply chain analysis, ensuring the right products are available without overages.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Defenders Zimmerman and Miles Robinson, and midfielder Mihailovic, were selected for the overage spots at the Paris Games.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
Adjective
On defense, Kansas City blew overage on Kenny Stills on the opening possession, allowing him to walk into the end zone from 54 yards.
—Dave Skretta, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Jan. 2020
There will also be no overdraft or overage fees for ATM and credit cards.
—NBC News, 19 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overage
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Here is the reality of the Hogan surplus and the handoff to the Moore administration: Hogan left Moore $2.5 billion in the rainy day fund.—
Kevin Igoe,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles would have to clear a 40-man spot for Yates, which means the Dodgers could look to move from that relief surplus.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Zack Rosenblatt is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the New York Jets.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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Tester Feedback: Allure’s former senior beauty editor Paige Stables can vouch for the dry shampoo’s refreshing powers.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Magnificent Seven companies reporting in the week ahead could unlock the next leg of the rally, as investors bet that earnings growth fueled by artificial intelligence could power a market some worry has gone to excess.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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The timing makes sense: After a holiday season filled with cocktail parties and not-so-healthy meals, the idea of cleansing the body of excess seems attractive.—
Vicky Vera,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Puente was eventually taken into custody after an elderly man at a Los Angeles bar struck up a conversation with her and soon recognized her from the news.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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America’s elderly prison population is rising, partly because of more people serving long sentences for violent crimes.—
Sarah Kliff,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Most recently, he executive produced and stars in an untitled series for Apple that centers on his Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill ex-pro golfer who hedges his bets on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom played by Peter Dager.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Dec. 2024
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Greer will play Amber-Linn, the ex-wife of Wilson’s over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer, Pryce Cahill.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Aug. 2024
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At the same time, southern states and regions in an advanced demographic transition must prepare for an aging population by strengthening geriatric care and Social Security.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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His mother, meanwhile, is a geriatric wreck who needs around-the-clock attention.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Overage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overage. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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