EXCESSED Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

excessed

verb

past tense of excess

as in downsized

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Scientific priorities evolve, platforms are discontinued, and departments that were expanding one year may be downsized the next, not because the people failed, but because business priorities changed.

— Bill Holodnak, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
The new team’s work was already visible during a visit to the New York City flagship on Madison Avenue, which had been downsized several years ago and now has around 15,000 square feet of selling space.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of downsized

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If access to divorce has removed the net from our tennis game, for the one percent, the proceedings have turned into Sincaraz-level volleys.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
All arrestees go before a federal immigration judge who determines if he or she will ultimately be removed from the country.

— Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of removed

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Romo, a four-time Pro Bowler, retired from the NFL in 2017 after 14 years as a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.

— Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
In fact, since Solomon became CEO, Goldman has retired over 21% of its total share count, significantly more than its competitors.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of retired

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This is not the first lawsuit filed since UC Davis axed the varsity equestrian team in January.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
The shows, set to take place on Friday and Saturday nights at the Foxborough, Massachusetts, venue, have been axed due to a nor’easter headed up the East Coast.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of axed

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Von Miller has not just defied his age but seemingly ignored it, and for a long time sacked it.

— Mac Engel October 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026
Patrick Mahomes was sacked just twice Sunday during the Chiefs’ 30-27 win over the Raiders, but the official stats show Las Vegas had eight quarterback hits.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of sacked

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Following the meeting, the president dismissed the idea of new AI rules and reiterated his view that the industry should police itself.

— Jeff Masonand Michael Shepard Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Like his brother, John had at first dismissed the idea of an American being elected to the papacy.

— Scott Detrow, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of dismissed

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When Mohamed Salah terminated his contract with Liverpool a year early, MLS and the Saudi Pro League emerged as potential destinations for the Egyptian star.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Longo resigned before the investigation concluded and, upon completion of the investigation, Avalos was terminated, the Sheriff’s Office said.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of terminated

Verb

The race toward nuclear energy faced a major setback in 1979, with the meltdown at Three Mile Island; dozens of projects were canned in the aftermath.

— Chang Che, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2026
Those same items could also be made now, with the products frozen and canned for later consumption.

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of canned

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