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 The domestic market is also marked by overproduction and cutthroat price competition that risks sending the economy into deflation, Liu warned. Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2024 Consequently, consumers endure the worst of both worlds: a commodity that is susceptible to rapid price increases, lacking the infrastructure to reduce prices during periods of overproduction, all while relying on an emissions-intensive delivery system. Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, those who fail to embrace transparency or address overproduction will struggle. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025 This reduces waste while allowing brands to respond quickly to shifting consumer demands, all without contributing to overproduction. Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024 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 10 Feb. 2025.

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