as in extra
being over what is needed
this area is already chockablock with shopping malls; another one would be redundant
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Recent Examples of redundant
Rewatching is its own cultural activity, not necessarily inferior or redundant.
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Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
These layers are then reorganized into tensor networks, which retain the most important patterns in the layer’s weights while discarding redundant information that isn’t contributing much to overall performance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2025
The need for robust and redundant warning systems was made tragically clear in July when Texas floods killed at least 136 people, many in areas with spotty cellphone reception and no siren systems.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
To uncover the truth, FSU escalated the dispute to a fair work tribunal, where the union accused CBA of failing to explain how workers' roles were ruled redundant.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
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Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
These layers are then reorganized into tensor networks, which retain the most important patterns in the layer’s weights while discarding redundant information that isn’t contributing much to overall performance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2025
The need for robust and redundant warning systems was made tragically clear in July when Texas floods killed at least 136 people, many in areas with spotty cellphone reception and no siren systems.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
To uncover the truth, FSU escalated the dispute to a fair work tribunal, where the union accused CBA of failing to explain how workers' roles were ruled redundant.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
Adjective
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Try one of Nour Hammour’s shearling options—the Carolyn is a classic silhouette for the brand—or opt a reversible option from Diane Von Furstenberg or Lafayette 148 for extra warmth and versatility.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Similar to an in-office treatment, step one is a trio of extra-strength exfoliating acids (lactic, glycolic, and mandelic), and step two is a clay mask to simultaneously neutralize the acids and deep clean the skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Scientists at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) have developed Korea’s first homegrown Liquid Air Energy Storage system, which uses surplus electricity to chill air into liquid, store it, and later release it to generate power.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hopes the dam will transform the country's economy and plans to export the surplus power elsewhere in the region, like to Kenya.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Crucially, the McG cycle links with the Calvin cycle, allowing the two systems to balance out excess molecules.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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This creamy formula blends kaolin and bentonite with bamboo charcoal powder to attract and remove pore-clogging impurities, excess oil, and buildup.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Beckenbauer’s role, starting as West Germany’s spare defender and then dribbling forward into attack to create chances for teammates, was the key feature of this side.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the main section of the house, there is also space to put a small office or spare bedroom as well as a bathroom.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Having people talk as well would be superfluous.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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After sorting out the logistics of subletting my NYC apartment, tossing superfluous possessions in storage, and lining up sufficient freelance remote work, my administrative ducks were in a row.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
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In a filing on Friday, Lively’s team opposed extending the deposition deadline to accommodate a deposition of Swift, questioning the relevance of her testimony and accusing Baldoni’s lawyers of causing unnecessary delay.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Source The Canadian Rockies source delivers crisp, natural spring water untouched by unnecessary treatment, while the bottle design introduces a modern convenience that elevates the experience far beyond hydration.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Redundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundant. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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