as in surplus
the act of producing more of something than is needed or wanted
The overproduction of oil caused the fuel companies to lower their prices. Heartburn can be caused by the overproduction of stomach acid.
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China’s overproduction of industrial goods, electric vehicle exports, and investment restrictions are also fueling disputes with the European Union and other trading partners, who are weighing trade barriers against China.
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Myron Brilliant, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
Both China and Europe strive to be global leaders in the clean technology sector, for instance, and Chinese overproduction is threatening European industrial champions, particularly in the auto sector.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
According to Petersen, overproduction is a major issue in the footwear industry.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Unbalanced hormones and overproduction of androgens like testosterone can contribute to acne.
—Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2025
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Myron Brilliant, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
Both China and Europe strive to be global leaders in the clean technology sector, for instance, and Chinese overproduction is threatening European industrial champions, particularly in the auto sector.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
According to Petersen, overproduction is a major issue in the footwear industry.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Unbalanced hormones and overproduction of androgens like testosterone can contribute to acne.
—Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overproduction
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“Overproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overproduction. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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