abound

verb

\ ə-ˈbau̇nd

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

Recent Examples on the Web Disparities abound in everything from maternal death rates to the treatment of chronic pain. — Erika D. Smith, Star Tribune, 29 July 2021 Disparities abound in everything from maternal death rates to the treatment of chronic pain. — Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2021 Surreal elements abound in photo-friendly gallery rooms: Climb into a bathtub with a giant crawfish, or take a bite from an oversize po’ boy sandwich. — Washington Post, 21 July 2021 Similar stories abound in the American whiskey business, where women have long played a quiet and underappreciated role, often in places like the bottling line or the marketing department. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 July 2021 Outside the city, rats abound in the forest environment, and there are few places with any control measures, says VanderWerf. — Melody Bentz, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2021 Oddball and adorable abodes abound in the Beaver State. — oregonlive, 6 July 2021 Similar stories abound in the American whiskey business, where women have long played a quiet and underappreciated role, often in places like the bottling line or the marketing department. — New York Times, 1 July 2021 Parque México and Parque España are popular places for residents to relax, and cafés, bookstores, and restaurants abound in this neighborhood. — Kylie Madry, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2021

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