1
as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
ticket prices for the rock concert are simply too high
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2
as in then
in addition to what has been said
I want to buy this sweater—and that sweater too!
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as in extremely
to a great degree
the audience didn't seem too interested in what the speaker had to say
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Recent Examples of too
Actually, there are temporary locations too happening even today and tomorrow at the local libraries.
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CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
That small accomplishment alone, which isn’t actually so small, always serves to better my headspace when too busy with other things to fully deep-clean every surface, bathroom, and cluttered cabinet.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
For him, hearing too much from others may distract from his own guiding voice.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 12 Jan. 2025
Using the wrong type or size of cuff If the cuff is too large or small, measurements will be abnormal, the cardiologist cautioned.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
That small accomplishment alone, which isn’t actually so small, always serves to better my headspace when too busy with other things to fully deep-clean every surface, bathroom, and cluttered cabinet.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
For him, hearing too much from others may distract from his own guiding voice.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 12 Jan. 2025
Using the wrong type or size of cuff If the cuff is too large or small, measurements will be abnormal, the cardiologist cautioned.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for too
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Critics argue that regulatory processes are overly compliance-focused and fail to account for broader risks to financial stability.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Cam Thomas, Cam Johnson, D’Angelo Russell and Ben Simmons continue to miss extended stretches as the team has been overly cautions with any injury reported.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2025
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People can also get the flu by touching a surface or object that has influenza virus on it and then touching their mouths, noses or eyes, the CDC said, although that’s less common.—
Fernanda Galan,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Jan. 2025
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And then after the Chiefs lost to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game, things kind of died down for the singer/songwriter.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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The recovery process will be extremely expensive and emotionally challenging in the months and years to come.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Indications include the way that the video is taken from extremely close to the tank at low level, and the operator display which is typical of FPVs rather than scouts.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, whatever progress the United States has made in limiting climate change seems likely, under Trump, either to stall or to be reversed.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Palestinian prisoners who were convicted in the deadly attacks will be exiled, either to Gaza or abroad — some for three years and others permanently — and barred from returning to Israel or the West Bank.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Ironically, Trump’s recent comments have the potential of achieving something very different than their aim by encouraging Greenland’s prime minister, Mute Egede, to propose a referendum in 2025 on full independence.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
14 Jan. 2025
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The film’s description is, at the very least, somewhat interesting.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Anthony's younger brother, Justin Mitchell, also died.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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There is also some evidence that learning cursive benefits the brain.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Jan. 2025
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And in a terribly fateful move, economists encouraged the switching of a tariff for an income tax, the spirit of 1913, when the income tax came on and the tariff was substantially reduced.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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We were treated terribly during the hostage crisis.—
Courtney Dorning,
NPR,
11 Jan. 2025
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For all the battle scars, Morris can have a childlike excitement about being part of an Oscar campaign and the chance to give a gift to her son besides.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Jan. 2025
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And besides, by the time the 31st arrives, people are holiday-seasoned out, and New Year’s feels more like a Christmas coda.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Too.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/too. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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