excessed

past tense of excess

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for excessed
Verb
  • Many of Europe’s larger militaries, including those of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Poland, have significantly downsized since the end of the Cold War.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • At the time, the retailer downsized its footprint and invested in e-commerce.
    Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Bricks that were most likely 184 years old were removed from the foundation of the church, ending its almost two centuries-long mission.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Davis retired from civil service in 1974.
    Doug Melville, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The next month, Arians retired abruptly, turning the team over to defensive coordinator Todd Bowles.
    Mike Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Regardless of whether the tree is burnt down, axed, or damaged, the root mother will continue to send up new shoots.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • These services, which help make up 30% of the food bank’s purchasing budget, have been axed.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Reportedly, Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed her case with prejudice — meaning the suit is legally prevented from being refiled.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In their petition, Read's lawyers said the judge did not give counsel for either side the opportunity to speak and dismissed the jury without asking them if they were locked on all charges or any charges individually.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • All produce is fresh, not canned or processed.
    Jiachuan Wu, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The beer list includes tap, bottled and canned options.
    Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Excessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excessed. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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