abounded; abounding; abounds
1
: to be present in large numbers or in great quantity : to be prevalent
a business in which opportunities abound
errors and inconsistencies abound
2
: to be copiously supplied
—used with in or with
life abounded in mysteries—
Norman Mailer
Norman Mailerinstitutions abound with evidence of his success—Johns Hopkins Magazine
Johns Hopkins MagazineExamples of abound in a Sentence
They live in a region where oil abounds.
a city that abounds with art museums and private galleries
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Though the current administration paused the tariffs on incoming smartphones and computers earlier this month, concerns still abound about the impact that tariffs on China will have on US iPhone buyers and Apple's business.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 26 Apr. 2025
While household names abound, the USMNT’s historically deep squad no longer exists and a quick fix is difficult.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Myriad art historical and personal references abound, inviting rigorous contemplation of this masterpiece.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Abound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abound. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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abound
verb1
: to be present in large numbers or in great quantity
wildlife abounds
2
: to be filled or abundantly supplied
a stream abounding in fish
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