1
as in loads
a considerable amount
an abundance of flowers for the wedding grew up with an abundance of cousins
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2
as in plenty
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
we have an abundance of food, so eat as much as you want
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Recent Examples of abundance
They will be monitored in the Biocontainment Unit out of an abundance of caution and follow-up testing will be performed.
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Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Out of an abundance of caution, they were transferred to our biocontainment unit.
—Philip Wang, Time, 11 May 2026
Here, fruit tree experts reveal their top tips for fertilizing fruit trees, ensuring an abundance of delicious fruit.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
This group of heat-loving perennials thrive on summer sun, producing an abundance of blooms from spring to fall.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
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Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Out of an abundance of caution, they were transferred to our biocontainment unit.
—Philip Wang, Time, 11 May 2026
Here, fruit tree experts reveal their top tips for fertilizing fruit trees, ensuring an abundance of delicious fruit.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
This group of heat-loving perennials thrive on summer sun, producing an abundance of blooms from spring to fall.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundance
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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For years, the narrative around artificial intelligence in wealth management has framed it as a threat, with algorithms eventually replacing advisors, automating relationships and commoditizing trust.—
Dan Cavanaugh,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Business records show that Lytvynchuk, who boasted about his wealth when confronted about his actions by angry passersby, owns a logistics and trucking company based in Kent, Washington.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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One way that the country is choosing to signal its new start to the world is through the metaphorically bizarre but logistically impressive feat of transporting a 60-ton iceberg from the Antarctic to the 1992 Expo in Seville, Spain — crackly TV footage of which opens the film.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Larger sauropods have been found from later on in the Cretaceous period — one as heavy as 70 tons.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Masticating juicers produce more juice from the same quantity of fruit and veg.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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From one set of perspectives, money is said to be a thing that exists in a definite quantity—ideally gold, but now bits on a computer; ensuring that the right amount of money exists is the only way to avoid a host of macro-economic problems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Young vandals have been suspected in a slew of subway thefts in recent months.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Neighbors shared a slew of security camera footage from various incidents, showing masked suspects approaching their homes and stealing packages, taking things from truck beds and breaking into mailboxes.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Derek White Thursday's stop was part of Coca-Cola's global FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, which is traveling to dozens of cities ahead of the tournament.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Both companies, before their collapse in 2023, developed and planned a dozen mixed-use condo and single-family home projects in Coral Gables, Miami and Miami Beach.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Ridglan Farms agreed in October to give up its state breeding license as of July 1 as part of a deal to avoid prosecution on felony animal mistreatment charges.—
Scott Bauer,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Likewise, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s high-profile deal at Amazon transitioned to a first-look in 2025.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The affected product is a 6-ounce tube with lot number 1024088 and an expiration date of November 2026.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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So of course this ends up being lots of big box dealers, people who sell the most guns, but also reflects where crime guns are coming from.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Abundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundance. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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