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 While theories abound that Machado, who will turn 34 in July, has been slowed by age, his average bat speed remains virtually the same as last season and is down only slightly from 2023. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2026 Food and drink will be available for purchase as well, and soccer-adjacent festivities will abound. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026 Standout moments from that day abounded, as well. Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 In real life, contingencies abound. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for abound
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  • Swirl it into a sauce à la minute, at most—heat will burst the eggs and reduce texture contrast.
    The Editors, Robb Report, 20 June 2026
  • The second half was a completely different story, bursting with action on both ends of the pitch.
    Bryan Preston, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
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  • Taylor Swift creates buzz with a chic appearance at Electric Lady Studios in New York City on June 15.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
  • From development around a new freeway and industrial expansion to a chef’s TV win and an eco-friendly home, the Treasure Valley is buzzing with news this June.
    Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
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  • Of course, that won’t stop orange-and-blue-blooded Knicks fans from teeming into the area near the team’s Manhattan arena to watch on bar TVs and big screens as their team — playing 1,580 miles (2,545 kilometers) away in San Antonio — looks to clinch its first title in 53 years.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 June 2026
  • Americans wanted to forget about that massive war, get on with making money, get on with dealing with these teeming cities now full of immigrants.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
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  • Tiny bulging eyes form long before the animal resembles a shark at all and its future face exists only as clusters of migrating cells, slowly organizing themselves into the structures that will eventually become jaws, cartilage and sensory organs.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • The 20-yard screamer deflected off keeper Luca Zidane’s fingertips and bulged the back of the net.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 17 June 2026

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“Abound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abound. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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