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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
claimed that the needy were already receiving abundant help from both the government and charitable organizations
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as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a savory soup that is abundant with kale, potatoes, and linguica
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Recent Examples of abundant
Before colonial settlers arrived in the 1700s, Indigenous people likely traveled to the island in the summer to take advantage of the abundant fish and crabs, according to the National Park Service.
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Julie Depenbrock, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Related Stories The panelists agreed that while Asia has abundant stories with global potential, the region is still quite different from Europe in funding network, co-producing, and distribution.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Plus, rainfall is often more abundant at that time.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Those members include new homeowners, households without kids, and city dwellers who don’t have mortgages or abundant pantry space.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
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Julie Depenbrock, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Related Stories The panelists agreed that while Asia has abundant stories with global potential, the region is still quite different from Europe in funding network, co-producing, and distribution.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Plus, rainfall is often more abundant at that time.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Those members include new homeowners, households without kids, and city dwellers who don’t have mortgages or abundant pantry space.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
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Toasts were drunk, although notably with orange juice given President Xi Jinping’s crackdown on excessive official consumption at the sort of functions that were once lubricated with plentiful bai jiu spirit.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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What’s more, zinc is plentiful, has a low environmental impact, and contributes to the battery’s high volumetric capacity.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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After all, most can agree that a lack of crowded aisles plus ample stock on the shelves is ideal for grocery shopping.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Because both the Lions and Packers are playoff contenders and longtime divisional rivals with fan bases that extend beyond their own cities, this year’s Thanksgiving match-up holds ample promise.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ravenna offers a less crowded alternative to popular Italian destinations like Venice and Rome.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Forever remembered and loved In the crowded police conference room, love for Rylo filled the air.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Barnshaws allowed for a generous 90-day close, and John had prepared everything for the young couple.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Loewe features a generous beach club, six cabins, three pools, an elevator, and a gym.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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The discussion was enlivened by questions from a packed house of students and cinephiles.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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In the packed schedule of Milan, amid fashion shows and presentations, there’s also room for exhibitions and launches of new brands.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Another, the Monster Room, is awash with red and brown, offering up a chandelier that sprouts from the ceiling, seemingly alive, and a massive bed wrapped in vines as the room’s statement pieces, Afar reported.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Sep. 2025
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With kids back in school, parents are awash in laundry.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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The examples of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, where life after revolution is replete with bitterness and recrimination, are profoundly discouraging.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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The code, though, is currently often replete with disconcerting troubles.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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