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as in repetition
the use of too many words to express an idea
even though the phrase "free gift" is a redundancy, many retailers still use it to assure customers that an item is really free
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
there's a redundancy of high-priced restaurants in the area
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as in dismissal
chiefly British
the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily
several dozen employees at the London office were lost to redundancy
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Recent Examples of redundancy
The redundancies may also cause grid planners to overestimate demand.
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IEEE Spectrum,
24 June 2026
And Tuchel had proven its redundancy at the first attempt.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
What the findings reveal, the authors argue, is that the skin is built with redundancy.
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Peter Jurich,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
This redundancy made sense for young, inexperienced readers.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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IEEE Spectrum,
24 June 2026
And Tuchel had proven its redundancy at the first attempt.
—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
What the findings reveal, the authors argue, is that the skin is built with redundancy.
—
Peter Jurich,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
This redundancy made sense for young, inexperienced readers.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundancy
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For each exercise, aim for two to three sets of 8-12 repetitions, two to three times per week on non-consecutive days.
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If the change introduces a new logic or compliance requirement, expect a longer runway, repetition and coaching in the flow of work.
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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.
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Instead, the Sharks got two defensemen who are not elite and a forward who might just be a surplus to immediate needs.
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The insensitive promotion was swiftly canceled, leading to the CEO's dismissal, a public apology, and mandatory history training for 24,000 employees.
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But the European Court of Justice dismissal on Thursday marks the end of that process.
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The repetitiveness of the plot is not helped by the many montages writer-director Yandy Laurens uses as shortcuts, instead of writing scenes that show how the central relationship is developing.
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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.
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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.
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Michael Reaves / Getty Images The decision to hire May fell in the lap of Mavericks president Masai Ujiri, who took over the team last month following the firing of former GM Nico Harrison in November.
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Johnson’s Office of Community Safety has seen major and sudden changes in recent months, particularly in Johnson’s sudden firing of Gatewood.
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His verbosity has become a point of contention.
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Clarity In the AI era, verbosity is free and clarity is expensive.
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The City of Alamosa canceled its fireworks show due to historic drought conditions and an abundance of caution.
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Americans have traditionally embraced a lifestyle of abundance, believing that hard work and ambition would lead to greater prosperity.
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“Redundancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundancy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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