Synonyms of overproduction

overproduction

noun

as in surplus

the act of producing more of something than is needed or wanted

The overproduction of oil caused the fuel companies to lower their prices.

Heartburn can be caused by the overproduction of stomach acid.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surplus
• excess
• abundance
• oversupply
• overabundance
• overstock
• overflow
• surfeit
• surplusage
• superabundance
• superfluity
• overage
• overkill
• sufficiency
• redundancy
• plethora
• overplus
• fat
• plus
• profusion
• bellyful
• plenty
• overmuch
• bounty
• plentitude

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lack
• scarcity
• dearth
• deficiency
• deficit
• want
• insufficiency
• undersupply

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overproduction

Modularity: Innovating for Sustainable Consumption One promising avenue to combat overproduction and waste is the adoption of modular fashion. —Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025

This approach will minimize the overproduction of unwanted, non-trendy products, thereby reducing wastage. —Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025

State of play: Oregon's cannabis market has been stuck in a cycle of overproduction for years, despite lawmakers' 2019 moratorium on new licenses for growers and retailers. —Meira Gebel, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025

This is because heat and humidity can stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more oil, leading to an overproduction of sebum on the skin's surface. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2025