as in extra
being over what is needed
this area is already chockablock with shopping malls; another one would be redundant
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Recent Examples of redundant
The department said many of the HHS’s 28 divisions are redundant.
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
The violence is compounded by a redundant frenzy of crosscutting, double-underlining the difference between Frank, a man of domestic leisure, and Vito, a jealous and vengeful killer.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Now is the time to identify redundant systems and features.
—Chase Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
High-performing teams should prioritize automation and reusability to avoid redundant efforts.
—Balvinder Singh Banjardar, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
The violence is compounded by a redundant frenzy of crosscutting, double-underlining the difference between Frank, a man of domestic leisure, and Vito, a jealous and vengeful killer.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Now is the time to identify redundant systems and features.
—Chase Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
High-performing teams should prioritize automation and reusability to avoid redundant efforts.
—Balvinder Singh Banjardar, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
Adjective
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Kelly Clarkson's crew had an extra special guest for the day.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Betts returned to the lineup and hit two home runs — including a walk-off in extra innings — to steal a game from the Tigers on Friday night.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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About 6 years ago, California governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to identify surplus land for construction and development of housing.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The City Manager’s Office recommended it be sold as surplus land.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What Is Ketoacidosis? Ketoacidosis, also known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), is a serious and potentially life-threatening medical complication in which the body produces excess amounts of ketones, leading to a build-up in the blood.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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As a result, dogs might exhibit destructive behavior, excess barking, restlessness or urination and defecation.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Grimes is no longer a spare part in a crowded Knicks rotation.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration’s effort to end birthright citizenship would add deadweight costs to the economy and financially harm people least likely to possess spare resources.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Only Lochlan’s near-death experience, induced by a poisonous protein shake, was a truly superfluous bit of silliness, turning a Vitamix of all things into a weapon in waiting.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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Most of its tweaks, apart from the ones made to Snow White, are superfluous; the film nips and tucks set pieces while padding its nearly two-hour run time with extraneous songs and dialogue.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The council said it's made a reasonable offer, that cuts would only affect a small number of jobs and the jobs being eliminated are unnecessary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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Stay hydrated: Thirst can sometimes be mistaken for hunger, so drink enough water throughout the day to avoid unnecessary cravings.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Redundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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