abound

verb

\ə-ˈbau̇nd

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abounded; abounding; abounds

Definition of abound

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 Mailerinstitutions abound with evidence of his success — Johns Hopkins Magazine

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They live in a region where oil abounds. a city that abounds with art museums and private galleries

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Fan theories abounded on platforms like Reddit and Newgrounds, where the series was originally hosted. — Devon Maloney, The Verge, "Salad Fingers is coming back, and I already want to barf," 30 Nov. 2018 Head over to Pinterest, and inspiration for celebratory divorce decor and cakes abound. — Leah Bourne, Glamour, "For Some Women, Finalizing Their Divorce Means Throwing an Actual Party," 28 Nov. 2018 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that Basically, there's a lot to unpack here, and on Reddit, theories abound. — Allie Gemmill, Teen Vogue, ""Stranger Things" Fans Have Formed Intense Theories Based on Set Photos of Millie Bobby Brown," 28 Sep. 2018 This only made Ronaldo’s inclusion in the team all the more baffling and, of course, conspiracy theories abounded. — SI.com, "Ronaldo's 1998 Seizure & World Cup Final Appearance Remains One of Football's Greatest Mysteries," 1 June 2018 Here, minstrel shows abounded — including a banjo duet who impersonated the twins. — Vanessa Hua, San Francisco Chronicle, "‘Inseparable,’ by Yunte Huang," 10 May 2018 The most brutal battles since Vietnam took place in Iraq, in cities such as Baghdad, Fallujah and Ramadi, and acts of heroism abounded. — James C. Roberts, Anchorage Daily News, "More Iraq veterans deserve the Medal of Honor," 26 Mar. 2018 Eat Dining options abound on the Pedway, particularly on weekdays. — Ben Meyerson, RedEye Chicago, "Be a tourist in Chicago with our Pedway guide: What to eat, drink and do without going above ground," 22 Feb. 2018 Newcomers are common, particularly for the fish fry, but familiar faces also abound at the Landmark, including some who have been around from the start. — Geoff Bruce, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "In 127-year-old building, Mequon's Landmark Inn remains true to its name," 24 May 2018

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