as in excess
being over what is needed
always has extra food on hand in the event that unexpected company drops by
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as in extremely
to a great degree
the children tried to be extra quiet while their mother was recovering
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as in spare
an interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original
that portable player runs through batteries incredibly fast, so I always keep plenty of extras on hand
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as in luxury
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
the motel is clean and comfortable, but there are no extras
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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
as an extra, the dealer filled the tank of my new car
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Recent Examples of extra
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Surfshark One adds some extra features like Real-time credit card and ID breach alerts, personal data security reports, and anti-virus and anti-malware software.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
Despite their tendency to reduce social interactions with others when sick, in vampire bats, sick mothers will continue to groom their offspring and vice versa, probably because mother-daughter relationships are extra important.
—Sebastian Stockmaier, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
To give a sense of the scale, there were more than 14,000 extras used across the six installments, which filmed in the driver’s native Brazil as well as in Argentina, Uruguay, Northern Ireland and Monaco (remarkably, 100 Years of Solitude had even more extras — see below).
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Optional add-ons include a large casserole dish, a block of cheddar cheese and an extra sugar cookie mix, each $1.25.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Surfshark One adds some extra features like Real-time credit card and ID breach alerts, personal data security reports, and anti-virus and anti-malware software.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
Adverb
In general, Altra is known for making shoes that are extra broad in the forefoot, creating some welcome space for your toes.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
Despite their tendency to reduce social interactions with others when sick, in vampire bats, sick mothers will continue to groom their offspring and vice versa, probably because mother-daughter relationships are extra important.
—Sebastian Stockmaier, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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The car up for sale features a couple of attractive (and expensive) extras, including a Liquid Silver with Nismo Red accent color scheme, which added over $27,000 to the final cost, and a hydraulic rear wing, which added $38,000 more.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
To give a sense of the scale, there were more than 14,000 extras used across the six installments, which filmed in the driver’s native Brazil as well as in Argentina, Uruguay, Northern Ireland and Monaco (remarkably, 100 Years of Solitude had even more extras — see below).
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024
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Now, other entities like Scottsdale are looking to use excess space to transport their own water sources, particularly groundwater.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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What exactly is driving the excess water isn't fully fleshed out, but climate change and changes in land use that cause water to run off the landscape faster are likely factors.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Courtney Hiatt, who graduated from the cadet academy in April, said hearing how firefighters dealt with their mental health was extremely helpful.Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The photo instructions in the kit are extremely helpful here.Beka Garris, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2024
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Use the yellow pair for dishwashing, the orange pair to clean the bathroom, the blue pair to wash the car, and the pink pair as a spare.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024
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If those parts are not widely available, order spares and take them with you.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 31 May 2021
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Air and Space The 10 most expensive domestic plane tickets in America Many of these routes average more than $400 a trip one-way By Start Slideshow Start Slideshow Flying was long thought of as a luxury beyond the reach of the average American.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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In April, Golden Goose secured the advice of a savvy luxury industry professional, as former Gucci president and CEO Marco Bizzarri joined the board of directors, flanking the likes of former Chanel global CEO Maureen Chiquet, who was named chair of the company in 2020.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps earmark some of those funds for a reissue of the Beastie Boys’ third album, Ill Communication, which is out now in a massive presentation across three 180g LPs with lenticular cover art and 12 bonus cuts and remixes, all stored in a hard slipcase.Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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As a bonus, the audiobook is read by Garten herself (how fabulous is that?).Sarah Felbin, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
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For the past two years, thanks to surplus funds, her school district has been providing free school lunches which has changed the equation, but Ms. Roa said that could end at any point.Adriana Morga and Cora Lewis, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Nov. 2024
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For the past two years, thanks to surplus funds, her school district has been providing free school lunches which has changed the equation, but Roa said that could end at any point.CBS News, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2024
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On the grill: Believe it or not, grilling is a very healthy way to cook meat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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The course was overhauled by Nicklaus Design after the recent purchase, with comprehensive changes that range from layout and design to infrastructure and amenities.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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In partnership with United Airlines and spanning a total of more than 24,000 square feet, the two spaces will offer a variety of elevated amenities and personalized services such as exclusive point of entry, VIP welcome lobby and curated food and beverage.Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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