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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This is down to overproduction, overconsumption, and a disregard for a garment’s longevity.
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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
This can help speed up the healing process by reducing inflammation, which in turn lowers the possibility of melanin overproduction.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024
This is because some conditions don't cause the overproduction of vasopressin but instead cause the kidneys to become less sensitive to the effects of vasopressin.
—James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Hormonal changes: Ovaries with multiple cysts and high levels of androgens
Hyperpigmentation: Causing your skin to look darker than your natural skin tone because of the overproduction of melanin), around creases in skin and facial and neck hair.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Sep. 2024
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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
This can help speed up the healing process by reducing inflammation, which in turn lowers the possibility of melanin overproduction.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024
This is because some conditions don't cause the overproduction of vasopressin but instead cause the kidneys to become less sensitive to the effects of vasopressin.
—James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Hormonal changes: Ovaries with multiple cysts and high levels of androgens
Hyperpigmentation: Causing your skin to look darker than your natural skin tone because of the overproduction of melanin), around creases in skin and facial and neck hair.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Sep. 2024
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 26 Nov. 2024.
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