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Recent Examples of abound
Global Port Tracker highlighted, however, that even if the IEEPA tariffs are struck down, concerns abound regarding the administration’s next move.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
There's an easy, breezy energy to this stop, where ocean views abound, locals and tourists mix and mingle, and where the dishes are unfussy but wildly delicious.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Given Bad Bunny's overall easter-egg heavy approach to the performance, theories have already begun to abound on the significance of the number 64.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Signs of decline abound in the series (and, lately, across British TV as a whole).
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2026
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
There's an easy, breezy energy to this stop, where ocean views abound, locals and tourists mix and mingle, and where the dishes are unfussy but wildly delicious.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Given Bad Bunny's overall easter-egg heavy approach to the performance, theories have already begun to abound on the significance of the number 64.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Signs of decline abound in the series (and, lately, across British TV as a whole).
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abound
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Others expel water from their cells to prevent the freeze-thaw cycle from bursting cell walls.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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After the penstock burst Friday, a technical rescue team from the Cal Fire Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit was called to the powerhouse, which is located below Lake Francis about 4½ miles from New Bullards Bar Reservoir and 2½ miles from Dobbins.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The buzzing underground networks are an important part of the modern, urban lifestyle in Canada’s coldest metropolises, and can be fascinating — and disorienting — for visitors.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Fans are buzzing about an Act III album release date, every potential hint will be fully examined—and that includes her nails!—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Fire Department said that resources after the incident were delayed due to the size of the teeming crowd near the Wilshire Federal Building.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her custom look in yellow crepe georgette felt fresh and modern and rightly stood out in a night teeming in black gowns and tuxedo interpretations.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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The kids froze mid-mouthful, eyes bulging in horror at the thought of having to witness such a thing in the company of their parents.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The surrounding metropolitan area has similarly bulged.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Abound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abound. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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