as in extra
being over what is needed
any excess food from the party will be donated to a shelter for the homeless
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
a new television season with an excess of sitcoms featuring wisecracking teenagers
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as in excessiveness
a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits
the wretched excess that is so often found in the world of show business
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as in to lay off
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Recent Examples of excess
Allison Stewart, chicagotribune.com, 11 July 2019
Meacham is a nonideological historian and McGraw is a country star, two professions that were built for caution, something McGraw occasionally takes to excess.
—Allison Stewart, chicagotribune.com, 11 July 2019
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
By shedding excess or nonfunctional assets, businesses can reduce their long-term tax liabilities while also improving their balance sheet and operational efficiency.
—Albert Golukhov, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
But instead of tossing the excess, Sanchez decided to see if the stuff could be turned into bricks.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
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Adjective
Meacham is a nonideological historian and McGraw is a country star, two professions that were built for caution, something McGraw occasionally takes to excess.
—Allison Stewart, chicagotribune.com, 11 July 2019
Meacham is a nonideological historian and McGraw is a country star, two professions that were built for caution, something McGraw occasionally takes to excess.
—Allison Stewart, chicagotribune.com, 11 July 2019
Noun
Factors contributing to HABs include sunlight, low water flow, calm water conditions, warm temperatures, and excess nutrients such as phosphorus or nitrogen.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
By shedding excess or nonfunctional assets, businesses can reduce their long-term tax liabilities while also improving their balance sheet and operational efficiency.
—Albert Golukhov, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Verb
This poses serious health concerns as consuming excess of these elements can lead to higher risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, per the report.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
But instead of tossing the excess, Sanchez decided to see if the stuff could be turned into bricks.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excess
Adjective
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Hopefully, the extra rest over the All-Star break will help Clark get back to full health and on the court.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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The power saving mode seems to refer to the Adaptive Power Mode coming with iOS 26, something Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has previously noted, and which should provide a windfall of extra battery life for all iPhone 17 models — and even some current iPhones.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Several were already sold out by 1 p.m. Thursday, but other restaurants open up their surplus shop in the evening.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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That one is a negative, however, as their +68 pop up surplus is quite a drag on their offense.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Back in 2020, Chacon's father, who's also a physician, was laid off from his job at a hospital in Miami.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Last year, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella got a $30 million pay raise after laying off 2,500 workers.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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That means this one can be used as a storage shed and a hangout space, or even a spare garage for golf carts and riding mowers.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The sectional also comes with a matching ottoman—and yes, the lid lifts up, revealing hidden storage inside and doubling as spare seating, a side table, or a footrest.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 July 2025
Verb
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This is the first time a studio has put tickets for sale this early in advance, but considering Nolan has a loyal army of fans large enough to sack a city, there certainly won’t be any shortage of uptake.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen backed former boss Christian Horner before he got sacked by the higher-ups at the racing team.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Here, the nailhead trim and traditional striped fabric go hand in hand for a statement yet classic bedroom.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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Maybe find ways to trim the bureaucracy and lower taxes.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Promptly remove former employees or admins Regularly audit account access and revoke permissions for anyone who no longer needs it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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The work includes removing asphalt surface and placing new waterproofing, a new asphalt surface and associated items.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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But their choice is becoming a familiar one these days, as federal downsizing places pressure on arts organizations across the Chicago area to make do without funding.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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This enables leaders to make informed decisions about downsizing, reconfiguring or investing in new locations, as well as ensure real estate decisions align with business goals and the company culture.—
Alaa Pasha,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excess. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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