Definition of abundancenext
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as in loads
a considerable amount an abundance of flowers for the wedding grew up with an abundance of cousins

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Recent Examples of abundance Out of an abundance of caution, a new editor was assigned to the article, and new reviewers were selected while the investigation continued. IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026 In a lush West Adams garden packed with herbs and flowers, pastry chef Rose Wilde teaches decorators to draw inspiration from local abundance. Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 These rugs aren’t just simple flat weaves; machine washable styles include plush classics like shag and faux fur, sophisticated patterns, and an abundance of shapes and sizes. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 This abundance of material is owed to the fact that each crew member has their own compelling narrative arc. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for abundance
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Noun
  • The weight is adjustable, allowing experienced CrossFit athletes and fitness newcomers to ruck together while carrying different loads.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Today, there are loads of fancier, stronger knots that have become common in fishing.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Beyond the gates, the island offers a wealth of diversions, from golf at Apes Hill to trackside seats at the Sandy Lane Gold Cup.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The family’s wealth, political influence and dominance of the sugar industry also made the Fanjuls one of Florida’s most powerful — and controversial — family business dynasties.
    Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The latter is a very eccentric and memorable fighter who always brings tons of energy into the Octagon.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In a laboratory 2 kilometers underground, a crane lowers Matt Depatie, a detector technologist, through a hatch into a white-walled cavern filled with about 7,000 tons of ultrapure water that glows as blue as wiper fluid in the light.
    James Dinneen, Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • That mind is a model, an enormous statistical object assembled by feeding it a quantity of text and images nobody has ever fully itemized.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Sand quantity Every kinetic sand kit includes a different amount of sand.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The aviation double-major at Western Michigan University sent out about 100 applications to a slew of employers posting summer opportunities, including retailers, restaurants, landscapers and airports.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Eclipse smartphone apps 2026 SolarWatch The popular iOS stargazing app SolarWatch has had a major update to introduce a slew of helpful eclipse-planning features.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There will also be nearly two dozen Cooling Outreach On-Location (COOL) vans deployed to help people in need get medical assistance, meals and more.
    Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Residents of dozens of villages have been forcibly displaced.
    Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Iran is finalizing a deal with Oman for the movement of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, but a deal between the two coastal nations does not mean the waterway will reopen, Tehran says.
    Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • If this core demand is not met, Iran is unlikely to agree to a deal.
    , CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Three of the other lots are set to be multi-tenant buildings, including two potential drive-thrus.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Guinness World Record for the largest car park is currently held by the West Edmonton Mall lot in Canada, which has room for 20,000 cars.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Abundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundance. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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