Definitions

oversupply

[oh-ver-suh-plahy, oh-ver-suh-plahy] / ˈoʊ vər səˌplaɪ, ˌoʊ vər səˈplaɪ /

NOUN

surplus

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glut

STRONG

balance excess fat overage overflow overkill overmuch overrun overstock plethora plus remainder residue superabundance superfluity surfeit surplusage

WEAK

something extra the limit too much

Antonyms

STRONG

base core lack need want

Example Sentences

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Industrial profits have declined in recent years due to persistent price wars and an oversupply of manufactured goods.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was too late for the oversupplied U.S. market, which went negative a week later.

From The Wall Street Journal

The market could quickly get back to the oversupply situation before the war, sending prices lower.

From Barron's

But much of that theoretical oversupply is currently off limits.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, this might be difficult amid significant industry oversupply and rising competitive pressures, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal