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as in plenty
being more than enough without being excessive
there's ample time to order a pizza before the show
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as in spacious
more than adequate or average in capacity
a husky fellow, he always heads for the most ample chair in the room
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Recent Examples of ample
There’s ample culture, from world-class museums to all the theaters (Savoy and Lyceum to Royal Opera House); a show at one of them could be the impetus for an entire trip.
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Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
Dry weather conditions paired with ample fuel could cause major wildfires in the months ahead, according to Abatzoglou.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025
Golf courses have long been a playground for reptiles, offering them ample space to explore.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Eight recent winners have made ample use of flames or pyrotechnics.
—Miriam Quick, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
Dry weather conditions paired with ample fuel could cause major wildfires in the months ahead, according to Abatzoglou.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025
Golf courses have long been a playground for reptiles, offering them ample space to explore.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Eight recent winners have made ample use of flames or pyrotechnics.
—Miriam Quick, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ample
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Ahead of the event, the dogs roamed the spacious gardens, digging in the sand pit or exploring the play castle and model Cape Dutch-style dog cottage.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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Cafés, bars, and eateries with spacious decks line much of the island, though beaches on its far side feel relatively untouched, drawing surfers and swimmers alike.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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The logistics would be plentiful, but hosting an NHL Stanley Cup playoff game during a Katy Perry concert in the same building at the same time would be one hell of a night of entertainment.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2025
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Helium-3 is rare on Earth but is thought to be plentiful on the moon.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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Of the largest companies – those with 20,000 or more employees – 70% cover IVF.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The Redditor described living in a large suburban community surrounded by woods, where wildlife like foxes and bears are common.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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The sets are more generous in size so sleeping in these might be akin to swimming in a pool of soft decadence.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
16 May 2025
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At work, that can be an effective way to share success stories and build a reputation as someone who is not only funny, but generous in sharing what worked.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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There is a wide variety of items available from the many dealers in the Mall, including glassware, coins, vintage clothing, Victorian items and ‘70s items, among other specialties, Vanderhoof said.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The show is set in 1972, when the cars were wide, the engines were big and the seatbelts were mostly decorative.—
Alexis Soloski,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Ample.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ample. Accessed 26 May. 2025.
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