as in excess
being over what is needed
surplus stock gets shipped to the warehouse and is eventually sold at auction
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as in overflow
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
we have a surplus of plastic knives, but we're short on forks and spoons for the picnic
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Recent Examples of surplus
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Nona Source was created to give designers access to surplus fabrics and materials from luxury houses, but what started as a way to connect deadstock with emerging brands has evolved into a full ecosystem spanning fashion, interiors, packaging and creative collaborations, Prieur du Perray said.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
What is called weakness of will is not a deficit but a surplus.
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Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
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Adjective
The goal of the Pluto project is to prove that surplus military plutonium can function as an interim fuel source for commercial electricity generation instead of remaining a permanent disposal issue.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Nona Source was created to give designers access to surplus fabrics and materials from luxury houses, but what started as a way to connect deadstock with emerging brands has evolved into a full ecosystem spanning fashion, interiors, packaging and creative collaborations, Prieur du Perray said.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Noun
The Cowboys had used some of their extra draft capital from the deal to trade for Quinnen Williams in midseason, creating a bit of a surplus at interior lineman with Kenny Clark and [Osa] Odighizuwa.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
What is called weakness of will is not a deficit but a surplus.
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Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surplus
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The lymphatic system’s two core jobs are reabsorbing excess fluid and coordinating how immune cells move through the body, and neither works without the other, according to a 2025 paper in the Annual Review of Physiology.
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The number of excess deaths since the heat dome descended over France on June 20 is expected to rise as more death certificates come in from homes and eldercare facilities, the agency said.
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In addition to its regular offerings, Club Volo has been an overflow site for World Cup watch parties downtown and has watch parties planned for the July 11 quarterfinals and the July 19 final.
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Weeks after overflows from Atlanta’s sewer tunnels contributed to the deaths of thousands of fish on the Chattahoochee River, the city’s Department of Watershed Management says its investigating another fish kill on a different river.
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July 4th fireworks and celebrations hold extra meaning in 2026 as the United States celebrates the 250th birthday of the nation.
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As for oats, consider sneaking in some extra protein to round out their nutritional profile.
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The perfect blend of slouchy yet structured, this roomy bag easily fits a laptop, book, wallet, and a spare layer for chilly evenings.
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In a bid to streamline transport and logistics — and spare attendees from spending half the festival shuttling up and down the Italian Riviera — this year’s Italian Global Series Festival has drawn a clearer line between its two host cities.
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“Surplus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surplus. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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