OVERABUNDANCE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

overabundance

noun

ˌō-vər-ə-ˈbən-dən(t)s

Definition of overabundance

as in surplus

the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed an overabundance of desserts at a potluck dinner

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Recent Examples of overabundance If soap and water can’t get a spot to budge, Seventh Generation Multi-Surface Wipes or Clorox Free & Clear Cleaning Wipes clean sticky residue without an overabundance of cleaning chemicals. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 This is also often the case for gardens, which can suffer from an overabundance of nutrients. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026 An overabundance of the SORLA protein protected against a number of biological processes linked to the formation of tau tangles and progression of neurodegeneration. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026 However, merchants faced challenges, such as an overabundance of tools to choose from, confusion, and lack of knowledge of how to structure an AI workflow. — Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overabundance

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Noun

The mayor also plans to declare a $520 million surplus in tax increment finance revenue.

— Chris Tye, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
The Treasury also reported Friday that September's monthly deficit came in at $27 billion, a reversal from the prior year, when the department saw a surplus of $198 billion in the month.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of surplus

Noun

The proportions remain practical, and the overall design avoids some of the visual excesses found elsewhere in the segment.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
The hotel interprets this mantra through balanced proportions, restrained interiors, and a hospitality approach that favors comfort over excess.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of excess

Noun

Goliath and eight other rides at five additional Six Flags parks remain temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution, according to the company.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Beirut's private-press scene has little in common with the studio culture of ’80s Tokyo, where an abundance of resources and technology filtered the same foreign influences into something more perfect and polished.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026

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