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

Some factors that contribute to breakouts are inflammation, an overproduction of sebum (oil), blocked pores from dead skin cells, and bacteria on your skin. —Amanda Svachula, Health, 13 Jan. 2025

Diesel Loves is an ongoing call-to-action for fellow brands to creatively address the industry’s ongoing overproduction problem. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2025

Alcohol can also lead to the overproduction of stomach acid, and conditions such as heartburn and acid reflux. —George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024

The domestic market is also marked by overproduction and cutthroat price competition that risks sending the economy into deflation, Liu warned. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2024