surplus
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.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, a Champions League winner at Liverpool and arguably the best attacking fullback in world soccer, was also deemed surplus to requirements.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
Goldman expects prices to remain relatively resilient in 2027 despite forecasting a 3.2 million barrel-a-day surplus, saying that low inventories and strategic stockpiling will cushion the impact.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
And they have solar panels on the roofs, combined with stationary storage units that hold any surplus power generated by the solar panels.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Electric vehicles, when not in use, often have surplus energy stored in their batteries.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
“A major manufacturer of androids,” he said thoughtfully, “invests its surplus capital on living animals.”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
Vocabulary lists containing surplus
Word Generation Social Studies - Ancient Civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome
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!
East Asia - Middle School
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!
East Asia - Introductory
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!
