abounds

Definition of aboundsnext
present tense third-person singular of abound
as in bursts
to be copiously supplied a city that abounds with art museums and private galleries

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Recent Examples of abounds The internet abounds with ratings of best and safest payment apps. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026 That optimism abounds even though, six months before the first match, FIFA’s ticketing strategy continues to ignite backlash, attracting criticism from everyone from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026 Wall art also abounds at charity shops, so look for pictures that blend with your theme, making sure the frame packs a decorating punch as well. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026 Taurus April 20 – May 20 Hope abounds throughout the day! Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026 April 20 – May 20 Hope abounds throughout the day! Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026 Uncertainty abounds, Fonseca said, meaning borrowers should make their decisions based on financial circumstances rather than predictions about where interest rates may go next. Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2025 But where Jacobs’ script was rich in novelistic specifics and nuances of personality, Anders’ abounds in blind spots that leave everyone on screen more a concept than a character. Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025 Economic uncertainty abounds but retailers and consumers are more worried about next year. David Moin, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abounds
Verb
  • Once a cushioned conduit to the other side, the casket now bursts with the wisdom of a life lived outside the box.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Later, as the film plays, the crowd bursts intermittently into laughter, cracking up at the clown-car quality of everyone piling into the van for the first time.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Getty Images Of the nine players in the Rays’ batting order Opening Day 2025 against the visiting Rockies, only four remain with the club less than one month before Charlotte Sports Park buzzes with activity that signals the start of spring training.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
  • The 23-year-old buzzes around and through larger opponents.
    Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • San Francisco’s rooftop bars deliver a heady blend of skyline drama and cocktail craft—Starlite brings its storied perch back to life with Art Deco shimmer and late‑night DJ sets, while Cavaña hums with Latin spirits and sweeping Bay Bridge views.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Best Time To Visit The best time to visit Delray Beach is from late April through early June, when the city still hums with energy but sheds the intensity of peak season.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026

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“Abounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abounds. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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