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
Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
The kit, which features Jewish Rye Bread, Emmental Swiss cheese, cranberry mustard, coleslaw, Russian dressing, and mini pies, transforms surplus turkey into gourmet sandwiches.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Jessica Mendoza, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The last budget grew spending by nearly 40% and ate most of a record $18 billion surplus.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Texas officials try to intercept sale of surplus border wall materials
Patrick noted that Texas became aware of the materials slated for auction on Dec. 12, the same day the Daily Wire reported the sale.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
The kit, which features Jewish Rye Bread, Emmental Swiss cheese, cranberry mustard, coleslaw, Russian dressing, and mini pies, transforms surplus turkey into gourmet sandwiches.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
With fewer employees commuting to traditional offices, companies face a surplus of unused commercial space.
—Jessica Mendoza, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The last budget grew spending by nearly 40% and ate most of a record $18 billion surplus.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surplus
Adjective
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Drainage holes allow excess water to flow away from plant roots and are essential for preventing root rot.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2025
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With the dog sedated, the team went to work, shaving pounds of excess fur from her body.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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When the person who had signed up to speak on the proclamation was found to be absent, O’Hare asked County Administrator Chandler Merritt if there were more people in an overflow room.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Castle, who arrived in June, has an overflow of potential.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Those who need extra time due to having pets or livestock were told to evacuate now.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
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Lower rates would mean NAD’s current leverage would give its price an extra lift.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Seconds Market, a clothing swap service, has launched a form connecting donors who want to send spare clothes directly to someone who was impacted by the fires.—
Caelyn Pender,
The Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Could someone, ideally someone with a spare trailer, help evacuate her roughly 300-pound potbellied pig?—
Callie Holtermann,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Surplus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surplus. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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