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Glut

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Used to describe oversupply in economic terms, a factor in price changes. SlideA glut in oil production led to lower fuel prices.
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Implies something is excessive to the point of being wasteful or undesirable. SlideThe glut of reality TV shows is overwhelming.
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Can refer to non-tangible things, like information or activities. SlideThere's a glut of advice online about healthy eating.