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
Most of the other antibiotics analyzed in the study were linked to decreases in bacterial abundance, but some were linked to increases in bacteria that have been associated with poor cardiometabolichealth.
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Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
And patio space will come in abundance in Virginia Village, with its new landlord building a 10,000-square-foot courtyard right outside the beer garden’s future front door.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Those who live in low-lying areas, or who have experienced stormwater flooding in the past, should remove any items of value from their basements out of an abundance of caution, GWLA said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
There’s also an abundance of new series being made every week, on every network and streaming service.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
And patio space will come in abundance in Virginia Village, with its new landlord building a 10,000-square-foot courtyard right outside the beer garden’s future front door.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Those who live in low-lying areas, or who have experienced stormwater flooding in the past, should remove any items of value from their basements out of an abundance of caution, GWLA said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
There’s also an abundance of new series being made every week, on every network and streaming service.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundance
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This approach allows for ramping up or down instantly to maintain high efficiency across varying loads and perfectly match the natural, fluctuating power profile of the sun and wind.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Type 00 gave Jaguar loads of new identity—being large, distinctive-looking, and very pink—but that identity wasn’t a universal hit with the purists, which is probably why Jaguar persisted anyway.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Van Hollen's plan would not raise as much as Sanders', but Van Hollen's is less likely to face constitutional challenges, as experts have long debated the legality of a national wealth tax.—
JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Darius Anderson, a longtime lobbyist in the state Capitol who played a role in the 2013 effort to keep the Sacramento Kings from leaving the city, stands accused of fraud by his longtime business partner Ron Burkle, a grocery store magnate whose wealth is estimated to be in the billions.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Across the United States, tons of coal ash can be found sitting in landfills and ponds.—
Nick Franck,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The explosion broke the ship's keel, sending tons of water gushing into the engine room and causing a massive fire that nearly destroyed the ship.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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Still the company can’t export its normal quantities because of capacity constraints.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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On the other hand, silver and gold bars are optimal for those looking to buy larger quantities, as storing and keeping track of many coins can be cumbersome.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The main targets are the EU, China and Mexico, alongside a slew of other nations including Switzerland, Norway, Japan, India and South Korea.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Parties Awards season will officially end with a slew of parties Sunday night, where winners will be toasted and the industry will celebrate.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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Vautin has created a true stationery smorgasbord, stuffed with creamy notebooks, wax seals, fountain pens and inks, wee porcelain bowls, mini-colored-pencil sets, gift wrap, highlighter pens, Hobonichi planners, a bounty of illustrated stickers, and washi-tape rolls by the dozen.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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But only a few dozen political prisoners were released at the time and some were imprisoned again later, like dissidents Jose Daniel Ferrer and Felix Navarro.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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The league had said that at least a handshake agreement on a labor deal would need to be done by Tuesday to start the season as scheduled.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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However, the statement on Wednesday night, issued six days before the next select board meeting next Tuesday, offers the clearest indication yet that a deal can be struck and that Foxboro’s hardline stance has paid off.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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There are more than 8,000 parking spots in the airport and all available lots can be used for short-term and long-term parking, according to the airport.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sikes says Baumann and Evetts moved toward the employee lot to cause damage.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Abundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundance. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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