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
To move past the current era of noisy intermediate-scale quantum computing, scientists aim to compensate for high error rates by spreading quantum information across many redundant qubits.
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IEEE Spectrum, 10 July 2025
Or will their introduction simply make swathes of manual workers redundant?
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The expectation that second-time brides should pare down their look finally waned in the 1980s, and these stringent sartorial rules became redundant.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
But Virgin suggests this once-exciting approach is starting to become redundant and rote, reflecting a culture in which introspection has supplanted any sense of common purpose, and no one can tell the difference between living life and performing it.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 10 July 2025
Or will their introduction simply make swathes of manual workers redundant?
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The expectation that second-time brides should pare down their look finally waned in the 1980s, and these stringent sartorial rules became redundant.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
But Virgin suggests this once-exciting approach is starting to become redundant and rote, reflecting a culture in which introspection has supplanted any sense of common purpose, and no one can tell the difference between living life and performing it.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
Adjective
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Both could conceivably take PSG to extra time and/or PKs, where anything could happen.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Leavitt, from the podium on Monday, ran through the specific timeline of alerts sent by the NWS and emphasized the extra staff in place at the NWS Austin/San Antonio office.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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If scholarship requests are not received, the surplus money is given to the department to buy unbudgeted items, Stanley said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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It was later revealed that the surplus claim was based on revenue estimates that were wrong by $165 billion over four years, leading to multibillion-dollar budget deficits.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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This means that the oils in the cleansing oil are naturally attracted to the oils and impurities on the skin, facilitating the breakdown of makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and excess sebum without stripping the skin of its natural oils.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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An extra rinse cycle can help remove any excess residue in the bed.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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But with Guardiola on a mission to trim his squad down to a size that will not leave half a dozen spare parts every weekend, Gundogan has been one of the players whose future has been the subject of speculation.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Russia's aviation sector is short of spare parts and Russian Railways, the country's largest employer, is grappling with soaring interest costs as high rates - needed to curb higher inflation exacerbated by the war - take their toll.—
Gleb Stolyarov,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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This is the kid who tests the water with a toe, or keeps a hold on the sidewall of the pool, or wears superfluous sunscreen.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Starting with superfluous, the legislation would essentially require Apple and Google to act as the proverbial ID check at the bar when people of all ages use their products, and in particular add apps or otherwise avail themselves of the endless suite of options offered on their products.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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In plain terms, Virginia will now use AI to help cut unnecessary regulations while ensuring state rules stay clear and up to date.—
Shirleen Guerra,
The Washington Examiner,
13 July 2025
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The new technology, called Hazard Services, will provide geographically precise alerts that could dramatically reduce unnecessary evacuations while ensuring those in genuine danger receive timely warnings.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Redundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundant. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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