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
Eliminate Redundant Computations Optimizing software to eliminate redundant computations and using energy-efficient hardware, like GPUs for parallel tasks, significantly enhances performance per watt.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Many of these grants appear to be wasteful, redundant, or otherwise against the priorities of the Trump Administration.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In a statement to The News, the federal agency stood firm that the layoffs were limited only to redundant or unnecessary administrative positions, and involved moving out of the highest-cost cities.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
During an event on Thursday, Kennedy said that most of the cuts were meant to streamline the agencies and mostly involved redundant administrative positions.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Many of these grants appear to be wasteful, redundant, or otherwise against the priorities of the Trump Administration.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In a statement to The News, the federal agency stood firm that the layoffs were limited only to redundant or unnecessary administrative positions, and involved moving out of the highest-cost cities.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
During an event on Thursday, Kennedy said that most of the cuts were meant to streamline the agencies and mostly involved redundant administrative positions.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
Adjective
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The wooden frame and metal bracket legs provide stability, while tall arms and reversible cushions surround you for extra comfort and support.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The light and fluffy casserole packed with cheese, onion, and saltines too, is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Under 269, all surplus revenue collections exceeding growth in regional CPI inflation will be returned to taxpayers in the form of permanent income tax cuts until the rate falls to 4%.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The $8 million project will be funded through the $4 million federal grant, dollars for public improvements, surplus tax increment funding and funding from the water services department.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These ingredients help block the production of excess melanin, lightening sun spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and melasma for a more even complexion.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Federal regulators recently sued the operators of an East Chicago oil re-refinery plant for violating its wastewater permits by discharging excess pollutants — including cyanide, mercury, oil and grease — from its facility toward the Grand Calumet River.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The figure is roughly life-size, rendered in spare, firm strokes of black acrylic applied with Japanese brushes to sizable sheets of paper.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Germany has supplied three Patriot systems, missiles and spare parts to Ukraine, as well as four launchers for the air defense system.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There’s never a dull joke or a line that doesn’t quite work or a piece of information that’s superfluous.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sequels to video-game movies no one asked for in the first place are the definition of superfluous, but a sequel to this Ratchet & Clank would be worth considering.—
Jordan Crucchiola,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And with both parties’ primaries rendered unnecessary, the state is gearing up for a prolonged general.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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For example, when commuting in the city, only one or two people may be in the car at a time, making large, heavy vehicles unnecessary.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Redundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundant. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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