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 Wall art also abounds at charity shops, so look for pictures that blend with your theme, making sure the frame packs a decorating punch as well. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026 Speculation has abounded online that two of the moms included in said group are Mandy Moore and Hilary Duff, which French’s reps have denied, of course. Emma Specter, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026 Taurus April 20 – May 20 Hope abounds throughout the day! Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026 April 20 – May 20 Hope abounds throughout the day! Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abound
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  • Is your play area bursting at the seams?
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Hill burst upon the local high school scene as a sophomore, earning Central Texas newcomer of the year honors in 2023 after rushing for 1,428 yards and 20 touchdowns.
    Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
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  • The return of Eggs in the Basket has also generated buzz among longtime fans.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The top line with Viggo Bjorck and Stenberg was buzzing.
    Joe Smith, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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  • The neighborhood/area The ocean is your playground here, and snorkelers and divers will find plenty of reasons to explore the teeming coral reefs below.
    Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
  • This is a frankly majestic imagining of 16th-century feudal Japan filled with paddy fields, winding valleys, windswept plains, and teeming towns all knitted together into a virtual tapestry of striking geographic verisimilitude.
    Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
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  • From self-driving smart trailers with auto-dumping waste tanks to on- and off-road explorers that bulge out in every direction possible to maximize living space, some truly jaw-dropping and inspiring camper vans, travel trailers, large motorhomes and expedition trucks emerged in 2025.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2026
  • According to John Hopkins Medicine, an aneurysm is a weakened or bulging artery wall, and coiling is a procedure used to block blood flow to the aneurysm.
    Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025

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“Abound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abound. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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