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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2024
Men’s soccer at the Olympics is played by under-23 teams, with three overage players allowed in each squad.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN, 24 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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To help sellers simplify operations and manage inventory more efficiently during the peak season, Amazon eliminated the overage fee for storage effective July 1, 2024.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2024
Men’s soccer at the Olympics is played by under-23 teams, with three overage players allowed in each squad.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN, 24 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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Plains All American Pipeline has a working capital surplus of $33 million and approximately $3.3 billion of liquidity available as of September 30, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Newsom, first elected in 2018, temporarily increased the incentive by $90 million when the state enjoyed a large pandemic-era surplus in 2021.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Oct. 2024
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She’s poised to hand an instrument to a senior doctor in the ER.Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
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In the first half, Keith tossed two TDs to senior Elise Kung, including one for 49 yards on a deep throw.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Just an overdue recalibration of what constitutes luxury versus excess; omakase counters are thriving, after all.Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
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The ’80s excess is on point, from maximalist cocktail attire to the mile-high-club encounter in the Concorde bathroom that opens the series.Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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People who are elderly, sick, or disabled may not be capable of flight.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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The flash-forward also features Lori Loughlin as an elderly version of her character, Becky, complete with an exaggeratedly wide prosthetic derriere.John Russell, People.com, 5 Nov. 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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The untitled comedy stars Wilson as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago.Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 June 2024
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After all, for many folks under 35, Matlock is only known as a running gag on The Simpsons involving its appeal to Grampa Simpson and his geriatric friends.Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
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From 1999 up until Borgnine died in 2012, the pair gave voice to the geriatric heroes across 15 episodes.Sara Belcher, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Overage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overage. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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