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 seven revolute joints make the arm kinematically redundant, meaning there are multiple ways to position the arm to achieve the same end-effector pose.
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New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
While some fans may find the premise redundant, the youthful perspective adds just enough brightness to the show’s austere religious world.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Shell then became redundant within the Paramount Skydance C-suite.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Manual systems back up their redundant hydraulic flight-control systems.
—Tom Liddy, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for redundant
New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
While some fans may find the premise redundant, the youthful perspective adds just enough brightness to the show’s austere religious world.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Shell then became redundant within the Paramount Skydance C-suite.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Manual systems back up their redundant hydraulic flight-control systems.
—Tom Liddy, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for redundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
Adjective
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That can range from an extra $5 for the same-day delivery of flowers to $20 for overnight chocolates.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The mayor’s office says the measure would provide additional tax revenue for the city and extra beds for visitors during the 2028 Summer Olympics, with the measure expiring at the end of that year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many hospitals, airports and utility companies hold surplus land that can be leveraged to help address the affordable housing crisis.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Senate Democratic leaders also noted that, based on state analysts’ revenue projections, the GOP plan would eliminate nearly all surplus funds in future years, potentially pushing state finances in deficit.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pointed leaf tips are actually an advantage in shady environments where excess water on leaves could lead to fungus problems.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Another Section 301 investigation related to industrial excess capacity, also launched in March, will see similar public hearings next week.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On that note, anyone have a spare million or two?—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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On-site assembly and integration of ITER project To manage technical risks, the project included a seventh spare module.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mocktails arrived in steady procession, each one carefully assembled, none superfluous.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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There are no tchotchkes, nothing superfluous.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, carbs are mostly unnecessary for cats and can cause additional health issues.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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This creates a pattern of frequently replacing your air freshener, inconsistent performance, and unnecessary waste.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Redundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundant. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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