as in excess
being over what is needed
always has extra food on hand in the event that unexpected company drops by
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as in extremely
to a great degree
the children tried to be extra quiet while their mother was recovering
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as in spare
an interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original
that portable player runs through batteries incredibly fast, so I always keep plenty of extras on hand
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as in luxury
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
the motel is clean and comfortable, but there are no extras
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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
as an extra, the dealer filled the tank of my new car
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Recent Examples of extra
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
If your lawn is patchy, gets heavy foot traffic, or could use some extra TLC, overseeding twice a year can help.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The screening is also extra special as Cochran will receive a posthumous Raindance Icon Award, presented to Eddie’s sister and niece, and set to be displayed alongside his original Gretsch guitar and his other trophies at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
But these two put on a doozy last night, a 5-4 Red Sox win in extras that saw a near no-hitter, an emotional comeback, an ejection on a check-swing call and a walk-off.
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Chris Branch,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
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Adjective
But Romelu Lukaku gave Belgium hope in the 86th minute and, 159 seconds later, Trossard set up Tielemans to send the game to extra time.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
If your lawn is patchy, gets heavy foot traffic, or could use some extra TLC, overseeding twice a year can help.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Adverb
People will need to be extra cautious next week and check on those without adequate ways of cooling off.
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Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The screening is also extra special as Cochran will receive a posthumous Raindance Icon Award, presented to Eddie’s sister and niece, and set to be displayed alongside his original Gretsch guitar and his other trophies at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Noun
An everything shower is a comprehensive bathing ritual that bundles regular cleansing with extras like exfoliating, shaving, hair masking and scalp treatments into a single session.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
But these two put on a doozy last night, a 5-4 Red Sox win in extras that saw a near no-hitter, an emotional comeback, an ejection on a check-swing call and a walk-off.
—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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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.
Adverb
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That restraint also challenges the idea that sauvignon blanc must be extremely aromatic to be recognizable.
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Superconductors can carry electricity with zero resistance, but only at extremely low temperatures.
Noun
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Companies such as Modern Spare and EZ Spare Wheel offer kits with a temporary spare, jack, lug wrench, and carrying case.
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This doesn't see three Li-ion battery packs all connected at once for long-range riding, but rather provides a downtube pack plus two spares in a cage hanging from the rear rack.
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The affair is set to be expensive fête typical of luxury celeb nuptials, however the couple donated $26 million to charity ahead of their big day.
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Miami is changing, with waterfront luxury and billionaire property purchases.
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As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.
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As a bonus, there are two side pockets and two back zipper pockets as well.
Adjective
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According to the report, the OpenAI’s proposal seeks to replicate the Alaska Permanent Fund, a sovereign wealth fund established in 1976 to invest the state’s surplus oil revenues.
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In past deficit and surplus years alike, the council has declined to direct general fund dollars toward achieving their ambitious goal of eliminating traffic deaths.
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Despite consuming mass quantities of high-calorie foods during competition season, most professional competitive eaters are very lean.
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Music icon Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce, who announced their engagement in August 2025, are anticipated to tie the knot very soon.
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At the same time, more people are going to the beach in larger groups and for special events, requiring more space and amenities.
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The lakeside pool is an unforgettable outdoor amenity with a gray bottom and electric spa.
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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