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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Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Midcentury treasures abound throughout the home, like a ivory 1950s Cleopatra daybed by Dutch designer Dick Cordemeijer, or a 1960s walnut desk by Silvio Coppola for Bernini.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026
When stocks hit a rough patch, or economic uncertainty abounds, safe haven assets like gold or government bonds can provide investors with some protection.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The main talk with spring ball is new quarterback Darian Mensah, but intrigue abounds with how Miami’s offensive line will shake out, the receiving corps’ depth and who steps up on defense.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Abound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abound. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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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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