OVERSUPPLY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

oversupply

noun

ˈō-vər-sə-ˌplī

Definition of oversupply

as in surplus

the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed an oversupply of new homes is helping to drive down housing prices

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Recent Examples of oversupply An oversupply of durians in Malaysia — driven by hot and dry weather and more orchards reaching maturity — also pushed prices down. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 While one resource was heavily in demand, the country had an oversupply of the other. — Robert Smith, NPR, 29 July 2026 Investors secured their profits, yes, as concerns grew that the memory industry, highly cyclical by nature, may be headed toward oversupply. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 July 2026 The oil market is coming full circle as millions of barrels that were stranded in the Persian Gulf head to global markets, creating a sudden oversupply that has pushed prices to their lowest level since the US-Iran war began. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for oversupply

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversupply

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