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
Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
This is when other heirs could make a claim for surplus funds.
Schandler's Rules
After auctions with Schandler rules, there is typically no surplus left over for heirs.
—Ben Wieder and, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Community parking districts will keep the 45% of the revenue that is being generated within their districts from current parking rates, but any of the surplus revenue collected from the fee hikes will be used to fund other eligible costs currently funded by the general fund.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The federal aid bill deployed billions in American Rescue Plan Act dollars and surplus state tax revenue from fiscal year 2021.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
This is when other heirs could make a claim for surplus funds.
Schandler's Rules
After auctions with Schandler rules, there is typically no surplus left over for heirs.
—Ben Wieder and, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
Dealing from an area of surplus on their roster to upgrade the offense seems like a good idea.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Community parking districts will keep the 45% of the revenue that is being generated within their districts from current parking rates, but any of the surplus revenue collected from the fee hikes will be used to fund other eligible costs currently funded by the general fund.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surplus
Adjective
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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
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The solution, according to Johnson, is to create a special spot for those spare excess essentials.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have an overflow of relievers in the bullpen after signing Kirby Yates.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Sam Altman of Open AI had a seat in the overflow room in Emancipation Hall, as did Alexandr Wang of Scale AI.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The deal reportedly loads an extra $2 billion of debt onto Cotiviti's balance sheet — bringing total debt to $7 billion and giving its PE backers very little room for error.—
Claire Rychlewski,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Audi and Cadillac will both count as new engine suppliers, so they are allowed some extra development resources.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 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
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“Surplus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surplus. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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