as in surplus
the act of producing more of something than is needed or wanted
The overproduction of oil caused the fuel companies to lower their prices. Heartburn can be caused by the overproduction of stomach acid.
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Recent Examples of overproduction
However, our priority is pre-orders through our website to avoid overproduction, even though this is not always financially viable.
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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The detritus of overproduction that lingers on in landfills is part of us, her work suggests, an extension of our physical selves and a monument.
—Zoë Lescaze, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Modularity directly tackles overproduction by promoting the idea that garments should serve multiple purposes, reducing the need for excess inventory.
—Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
It is related to physical issues resulting in either the overproduction of tears or the failure of tears to drain properly in one or both eyes.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The detritus of overproduction that lingers on in landfills is part of us, her work suggests, an extension of our physical selves and a monument.
—Zoë Lescaze, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Modularity directly tackles overproduction by promoting the idea that garments should serve multiple purposes, reducing the need for excess inventory.
—Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
It is related to physical issues resulting in either the overproduction of tears or the failure of tears to drain properly in one or both eyes.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overproduction
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“Overproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overproduction. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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