OVERPRODUCTION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

overproduction

noun

Definition of overproduction

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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Recent Examples of overproduction Even outside of the challenges tied to the Iran conflict, the tendency toward offshoring is creating other negatives for the industry including overproduction, demand misalignment and markdowns. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 With a laser-sharp focus, Gibney examines the shocking crimes committed by Big Pharma and the complicit politicians who turned a blind eye to the explosion of drug abuse that followed, from overproduction to reckless distribution. — James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026 Rather than overstimulating immunity, which could actually worsen allergies, reishi appears to promote regulatory T cells and tamp down excessive immune responses, which can help prevent the overproduction of histamines that drive allergy symptoms. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 Fotografixx | Istock Unreleased | Getty Images And where consumer demand today fails to drive companies to tackle the underlying issue of overproduction, impending regulations might. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for overproduction

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When energy demand is low and renewable energy supply is in surplus, the Nova Spin uses its electric motor to accelerate the steel rotor inside the unit.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Instead, the Sharks got two defensemen who are not elite and a forward who might just be a surplus to immediate needs.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Definition of surplus

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Attems Sauvignon Blanc, Venezia Giulia IGT, $20 Attems offers a slightly riper, more generous introduction to Friulian sauvignon blanc, but never veers into tropical excess.

— Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Working with 5 to 6 pieces at a time, remove fish from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and add to hot oil, briefly dragging fish along surface of oil to prevent sticking.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026

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