excess
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
I recently asked ChatGPT what to do with the excess lentil soup in my fridge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
But he warned those running them not to post "excess information ... that the enemy can use against us."
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
There are hazards everywhere along a road course in cycling and it is impossible to control exactly what lies around any corner across a stage which could be in excess of 100 miles.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
"Abdominal obesity reduces circulating vitamin D, and that deficiency impairs the immune system, exacerbating the chronic inflammation caused by excess fat and drastically increasing the risk of mortality," Alexandre explains to Agência FAPESP.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
A walk, too, that hinted at excess, as though it spoke of something in need of toning down.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Yet its authority is not self-executing: It relies on lower courts to implement its decisions, extend their logic, and normalize the resulting excesses.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
This court defeat is one battle in what has been a long campaign by Prince Harry against what he sees as the unfair excesses of the press.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Plus, China has been encouraging investment in its stock market rather than real estate, which is still reeling from speculative excesses and Beijing’s crackdown.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
And even as he was lauded in 2005 near the end of his tenure, he was obliquely warning of excesses he saw around him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
I trim the grandiloquent excesses on this and the other answer before e-mailing them to Amu.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
Vocabulary lists containing excess
Much Ado: Synonyms for "Many"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Theodore Roosevelt on "The Man with the Muck Rake" (1906)
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Dawes Act
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
