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Recent Examples of abounded
Iranian media abounded with debates among economists and market analysts, weighing the costs and benefits of the reforms.
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Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Excitement abounded at the summit at the possibility of turning data centers from water guzzlers into self- or semi-sufficient water producers.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Rumors abounded about where Fossett went into hiding Frank Fossett was gone but hardly forgotten.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 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
At first, worry abounded over whether the county could afford purchasing the land.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
That shift was especially apparent on the runways, where grandpa shoes abounded.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2025
Path to politics Kimberly Owens grew up in a working-class family where political discourse abounded, even if politics itself didn’t feel accessible.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
Questions have abounded about Chicago's defensive intensity in the backcourt — and, well, everywhere — when both of Billy Donovan's preferred starting guards are healthy.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Excitement abounded at the summit at the possibility of turning data centers from water guzzlers into self- or semi-sufficient water producers.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Rumors abounded about where Fossett went into hiding Frank Fossett was gone but hardly forgotten.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 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
At first, worry abounded over whether the county could afford purchasing the land.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
That shift was especially apparent on the runways, where grandpa shoes abounded.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2025
Path to politics Kimberly Owens grew up in a working-class family where political discourse abounded, even if politics itself didn’t feel accessible.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
Questions have abounded about Chicago's defensive intensity in the backcourt — and, well, everywhere — when both of Billy Donovan's preferred starting guards are healthy.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abounded
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Not only do the four statues bode well for the film’s future, but the room buzzed with good will for Anderson, who didn’t try to hide his glee.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Visitors must be buzzed in by staff in order to enter past the front office.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Extreme cold snaps in Chicago can cause trees to crack and burst from freezing stress.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Then be sure to read our guide bursting with handy tips on how to photograph Earth's natural satellite, along with our picks of the best cameras and lenses for capturing the majesty of the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Even pre-Covid, his pockets bulged with hand sanitizer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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My vitamin cabinet bulged with supplements.—
Nisha Sharma,
Parents,
9 Dec. 2025
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The nondescript industrial buildings once hummed away largely behind the scenes, powering the various facets of our online lives.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The laser-cutting machine hummed with life.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
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In Stubb’s Cave, strangler-fig roots teemed from ceiling apertures.—
Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the time the Academy West Investments affiliate bought University Park, which is two blocks from the UC Berkeley campus, the then-owners brimmed with confidence that the property offered plenty of upside.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Bryan, who was a Navy ordnanceman until his songwriting introduced a new career path, hadn’t anticipated backlash; fans brimmed with excitement for a full release.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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Experts questioned why the group of agents swarmed Good’s vehicle, why the officer who fired positioned himself in front of it, and whether the officer was in fact in danger of being hit given Good was turning her wheel away from him.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Trump administration officials and allies swarmed the airwaves to blame Pretti for his own death remarkably quickly.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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First, popovers larger than life that overflowed the bread plate.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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When the news was confirmed, Mileno and Cuevas said emotions overflowed.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Abounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abounded. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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