surplus
noun
something that remains above what is used or needed.
surpluses
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pluralof surplus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The country recorded a $116.6 billion current account surplus in the second quarter, surpassing the combined surpluses of manufacturing powerhouses Germany and Japan for the first time since comparable records began in 1996.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
It’s worth noting that with the boom in commodity prices in 2026 Brazil is posting massive trade surpluses every month.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
China’s enormous trade surpluses have led to calls for joint action to raise its currency, the yuan, akin to 1985’s Plaza Accord, which boosted an undervalued Japanese yen in order to reduce Japan’s trade surpluses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
But soaring surpluses with several key trading partners has also become a political issue, as officials overseas argue that waves of Chinese imports are crowding out local competition.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
But the extra mouths quickly wiped out the food surpluses, so even more fields had to be planted.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
