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Recent Examples of abounded
Jokes abounded about whether the night’s festivities would be the last for the storied award — considered the comedy world’s top prize.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
It’s been a big week for fans of Jennifer Lawrence—and, well, Jennifer Lawrence’s husband, art gallery director Cooke Maroney—as speculation abounded that the couple had welcomed their second child recently.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Just like in many rtw collections, exotic skins and animal prints — ranging from python and eel skin to leopard, zebra and croco patterns — as well as shearling, faux fur, feathers and embroideries abounded in the accessory offerings.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Close calls abounded early, as the Ducks capitalized on the fact that the Islanders were on a back-to-back, pushing tempo and generating plenty off the rush, as well as from prime areas.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 9 Mar. 2025
Although impactful panels are the main drivers for IMC, networking opportunities abounded.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Leaks abounded, as rival aides tried to undercut each other.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Certain gender stereotypes abounded across last year’s biggest films.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
When aldermen in mid-December at last got Johnson’s 2025 spending plan over the finish line, the relief from City Hall was short-lived as questions swiftly abounded over how the next budget gaps could be plugged in the absence of structural fixes.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
It’s been a big week for fans of Jennifer Lawrence—and, well, Jennifer Lawrence’s husband, art gallery director Cooke Maroney—as speculation abounded that the couple had welcomed their second child recently.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Just like in many rtw collections, exotic skins and animal prints — ranging from python and eel skin to leopard, zebra and croco patterns — as well as shearling, faux fur, feathers and embroideries abounded in the accessory offerings.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Close calls abounded early, as the Ducks capitalized on the fact that the Islanders were on a back-to-back, pushing tempo and generating plenty off the rush, as well as from prime areas.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 9 Mar. 2025
Although impactful panels are the main drivers for IMC, networking opportunities abounded.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Leaks abounded, as rival aides tried to undercut each other.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Certain gender stereotypes abounded across last year’s biggest films.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
When aldermen in mid-December at last got Johnson’s 2025 spending plan over the finish line, the relief from City Hall was short-lived as questions swiftly abounded over how the next budget gaps could be plugged in the absence of structural fixes.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abounded
Verb
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Fort Erie bursts with American tourists in the summertime, but today is empty on a gray May morning.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
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France’s Nolan Traoré, who burst onto the international scene after sparkling at the 2024 Hoop Summit, was thought of as a potential high lottery pick this time last year, but an inconsistent season playing for Saint-Quentin in France’s LNB Pro A League has slowed his roll.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Instead, this publication has hummed with creative, ennobling intellectual tension and debate.—
Michael Brendan Dougherty,
National Review,
10 Apr. 2025
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Yoshi hummed, bobbing his head.—
Bryan Washington,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Raw Emotions Jennie’s emotions overflowed as the show drew to a close, revealing the depth of her passion and dedication to bring Ruby to life.—
Kristine Kwak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some days, the newsletter overflowed with content.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Abounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abounded. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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