as in extra
being over what is needed
cleared off all the superfluous stuff on his desk to make room for the new computer
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Recent Examples of superfluous
Other than a briefcase to carry important documents, anything superfluous could be tucked into a nice, roomy suit; or, better yet, given to one’s secretary to handle.
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The most superfluous story line in the present comes courtesy of Tai and Van.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
The result is that vital activities are being hastily cut alongside superfluous ones.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
With his trademark narrative economy, the writer-director elides any trace of superfluous exposition, briskly establishing what’s at stake for both of his main characters and then continually turning the screws to up those stakes.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The most superfluous story line in the present comes courtesy of Tai and Van.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
The result is that vital activities are being hastily cut alongside superfluous ones.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
With his trademark narrative economy, the writer-director elides any trace of superfluous exposition, briskly establishing what’s at stake for both of his main characters and then continually turning the screws to up those stakes.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
Adjective
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Betts returned to the lineup and hit two home runs — including a walk-off in extra innings — to steal a game from the Tigers on Friday night.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Where the extra money comes from is anyone’s guess.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ward said this would align correction officers’ duties with that of police officers in the event of excess force.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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This rare condition is most often seen in adults with nephrotic syndrome, a type of kidney disease in which excess protein leaks into the urine.—
Alicen Nelson MD,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Gleaners seeks senior volunteers Volunteers are needed to help Senior Gleaners of San Diego County, a volunteer group that harvests surplus fruit and vegetables from gardens and fields to donate to local nonprofits helping people in need.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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As a result, surplus office space may need to be repurposed as housing and for other uses.—
Brian D. Taylor,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Each feeding globe is housed within its own metal ring, with wide openings for easy filling and cleaning, and the set even includes spare solar caps and feeding ports for many seasons of use.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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The ship is capable of delivering ammunition, provisions, stores, spare parts, potable water and petroleum products to aircraft carrier groups and other naval forces, serving as a shuttle ship or station ship.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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This approach creates artificial constraints on our electrical grid and costs consumers billions through unnecessary transmission congestion.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Tourism is not the only factor affecting water supplies in onsen towns, according to Otsuka, who said that corroded pipes and aging pumping infrastructure contributed to an unnecessary loss of water.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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