Definition of aboundnext
as in to burst
to be copiously supplied a city that abounds with art museums and private galleries

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Recent Examples of abound And s'mores abound here, but naturally, Paws Up levels up thanks to Krystle Swenson, the executive pastry chef and two-time James Beard Award-nominee. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026 Which is to say, possibilities abound! José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026 Other creatures abound, all of them combining animal life and foliage with the same mix-and-match obviousness that the rest of this movie combines basic Disney adventuring with Miyazakian eco-concern. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 May 2026 Amateur landscapes abound, from the mythic to the real, my personal favorite being a hybrid Yun Jehong created in his representation of Gudambong Peak, a sightseeing destination easily accessed from the capital by boat. Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abound
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Verb
  • The site’s sale section is always bursting with steep markdowns, but this month’s assortment is beyond impressive.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
  • Many people are hoping—nay, praying—that the potential AI bubble will burst soon.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • At the time of his murder, Mizell was in a lounge on the studio’s second floor with another man when two men were buzzed in.
    Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
  • TopicsVogue Parties The Met Gala buzz starts now.
    Aaron Royce, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • To accept that there will always be creatures teeming nearby, some of them agonizing, expelled from their days.
    María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Mason evokes the vibrant street scene vividly, with archive footage of the area’s teeming bars and even a nod to the Donut Time store immortalized in Sean Baker’s transgender High Noon story Tangerine.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Reiner sat mostly expressionless in the courtroom—his eyes wide open and bulging.
    Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
  • This results in bulging eyes (proptosis) due to swelling or pressure behind your eyes.
    Brandi Jones, Health, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Abound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abound. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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