Synonyms of abound

abound

verb

ə-ˈbau̇nd 

as in to burst

to be copiously supplied

a city that abounds with art museums and private galleries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• burst
• buzz
• teem
• bulge
• hum
• overflow
• brim
• swarm
• bristle
• bustle
• crawl
• pullulate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• need
• want
• lack

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abound

Reddit threads abound with fertility playlist suggestions and Bareilles’ addition to the canon doesn’t go unnoticed. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

With its boom years in the rearview mirror, signs already abound that China is facing financial constraints, as well. — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Now, as the Fever and the WNBA as a whole will look toward 2027 with questions abound, as to whether Cunningham will be returning to the team, and what the new commissioner will mean for the league's culture and Clark's presence. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Challenges abound for growers in the United States, from rising costs to unpredictable weather, and mitigating those challenges is pivotal to the sector’s survival. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026