as in excess
being over what is needed
surplus stock gets shipped to the warehouse and is eventually sold at auction
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as in overflow
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
we have a surplus of plastic knives, but we're short on forks and spoons for the picnic
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Recent Examples of surplus
Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Such workloads can be scheduled during off-peak hours when electricity prices may be lower and synchronized with periods of surplus wind or solar power, which would reduce costs and alleviate grid congestion.
—Neha Hegde, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 23 May 2025
The financial picture tells the whole story: an almost $6 billion deficit where once stood a surplus, burdened further by $10 billion in new taxes.
—Kendall Qualls, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
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Adjective
The United States' service economy is attractive to global investment because of the dollar's reserve currency status, access to surplus capital and intellectual talent, and our business-friendly environment.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Such workloads can be scheduled during off-peak hours when electricity prices may be lower and synchronized with periods of surplus wind or solar power, which would reduce costs and alleviate grid congestion.
—Neha Hegde, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
Risk of retaliation And unlike America’s trading relationship with China, the U.S. maintains a large services surplus with the EU, amounting to 109 billion euros ($123.5 billion) in 2023.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 23 May 2025
The financial picture tells the whole story: an almost $6 billion deficit where once stood a surplus, burdened further by $10 billion in new taxes.
—Kendall Qualls, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surplus
Adjective
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Most are in agreement that the excess stimulation and instant gratification offered by digital devices can be overwhelming for young, developing brains.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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That's because there's less airflow around each plant, which helps dry up excess moisture that can allow pathogens to take hold.—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Approximately 300 people attended the dedication ceremony, which took place in the auditorium and spilled out into a full overflow room.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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Next door, a packed overflow room of additional journalists listened via a live feed.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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There’s just an extra level of DGAF playfulness going on now.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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Liquid laundry sanitizers offer an extra level of cleaning, but they should only be used in limited circumstances.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Photo : Sunseeker Yachts Lewis Hamilton, Sunseeker 90 Scuderia Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton is enjoying spare moments off the track aboard his Sunseeker 90.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
24 May 2025
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The film will be set in a dystopian future, where the elite harvest clones for spare parts.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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“Surplus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surplus. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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