as in abundant
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a city abounding with inviting parks it's a new field abounding in job opportunities
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Recent Examples of abounding
The Know, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Zhao’s first three features were steeped in documentary realism, shot with a sturdy, windswept lyricism and abounding in nonprofessional actors.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025
On the far right side, a giant elliptical galaxy appears to have a stream that connects it to a group of galaxies that exhibit spiral and disk-like features, with stellar streams abounding in that galaxy group or cluster.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
The pieces extending the collection kept spotlighting the boldness of gold and playing with talismans centered on key themes of the brand, such as the evil eye symbol abounding on necklaces and minimal earrings and rings nodding to the shape of the snake.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The show was a no-filler hour and a half, with high-energy hits abounding and the audience at a near-constant state of singing along.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Along with the small-town cliche of secrets abounding, there are fresh touches that add whimsy to this story of two families entwined through times of peace and war.
—The Know, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Zhao’s first three features were steeped in documentary realism, shot with a sturdy, windswept lyricism and abounding in nonprofessional actors.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025
On the far right side, a giant elliptical galaxy appears to have a stream that connects it to a group of galaxies that exhibit spiral and disk-like features, with stellar streams abounding in that galaxy group or cluster.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
The pieces extending the collection kept spotlighting the boldness of gold and playing with talismans centered on key themes of the brand, such as the evil eye symbol abounding on necklaces and minimal earrings and rings nodding to the shape of the snake.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The show was a no-filler hour and a half, with high-energy hits abounding and the audience at a near-constant state of singing along.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abounding
Adjective
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Iowa's dining scene is so abundant, another meat-centric place — albeit with a different vibe — joined the high-end steakhouse on the Restaurants of the Year list.—
Rachel E. Stassen-Berger,
Des Moines Register,
12 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of coal plants have closed in the United States in recent years as inexpensive and cleaner natural gas and renewables became super-abundant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Say hello to your new favorite pizza that’s bursting with vibrant flavor!—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Who wants to close out the week in Guadalajara drinking the finest tequila on earth, or eating through the buzzing dining scene of Chicago?—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tidy a corner to open space and light — even small shifts can lift your adventurous mood and settle your buzzing restlessness.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The booking reinforces the festival’s pivot toward industry-defining names in an increasingly crowded festival field.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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The crowded field has some Democrats worried about the possibility of both Hilton and Bianco making it into the runoff, shutting out the party that has controlled the Governor’s Office since 2011 if Democrats split the vote.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Starring Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan, Mason Reeves, Philip Ettinger, Syra McCarthy, the drama was one of the buzziest titles to debut at Park City this year and speculation has been rife over who would take domestic rights.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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In another writer-director’s hands, this story would be rife for mining the racial and class tensions of the era.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The pair got married in New York City on Valentine’s Day, with the guestlist brimming with Hollywood talent, photos published by People show.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kris Bubic walked off the mound brimming with excitement.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Abounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abounding. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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