as in extra
being over what is needed
this area is already chockablock with shopping malls; another one would be redundant
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Recent Examples of redundant
On the safety front, the vehicle's redundant perception technologies are joined by a redundant drive-by-wire chassis, emergency braking, a collision warning system, remote monitoring and cloud control.
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
Maybe this redundant speech by a B-list supervillain will motivate the new Cap to do exactly that.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
The recruiting aspects may feel redundant, as most programs already have a player personnel department.
—Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
More than 20 routes will be discontinued due to low ridership and redundant service.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
Maybe this redundant speech by a B-list supervillain will motivate the new Cap to do exactly that.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
The recruiting aspects may feel redundant, as most programs already have a player personnel department.
—Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
More than 20 routes will be discontinued due to low ridership and redundant service.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for redundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
Adjective
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Kimpton Hotels provide pet beds, food and water bowls, plus litter trays, dog leashes and cat scratchboards, for no extra charge, according to its website.—
Bella Stoddart,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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Lee Relaxed Fit Straight Jeans Relaxed straight jeans are a good alternative for those who want to steer clear of ultra baggy or wide-leg styles but still want a little extra room.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Funding for a sovereign wealth fund, according to Reuters, may come from surplus reserves, trade surpluses, bank reserves, foreign currency operations, money from privatizations and government transfer payments.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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Menlo Park Vice Mayor Betsy Nash clarified to residents that the council’s resolution is not an approval of a building project but rather an exploration of potential development, emphasizing that the council has not yet designated the parking lots as surplus land.—
Ryan Macasero,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Grid-scale storage consists of energy storage technologies connected to the power grid that store excess energy and release it when needed, such as during low solar generation or grid disruptions.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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My indulgence is going home afterward, taking a shower to rinse off any excess hair clippings, and using our Seaweed Scalp Scrub.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Storage is slightly limited with a 1TB SSD, but saving $300 gives you spare cash to up that.—
John Mihaly,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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As a foil stands Judd’s sleek, spare furniture, including chairs, tables, benches and desks.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Duffy's attack on California's waiver was probably superfluous—his boss already issued an executive order doing just that upon being sworn in as president earlier this month.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
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No outside superfluous distractions should be tolerated.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Time is of the essence—act now to ensure compliance and avoid unnecessary legal and financial repercussions.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Pure Water project is intended to make the upgrades unnecessary because sewage from the plant will be purified at a new Miramar plant just east of Interstate 805, then stored in Lake Miramar reservoir near Interstate 15 and later piped to homes and businesses as potable water.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Redundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundant. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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