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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
claimed that the needy were already receiving abundant help from both the government and charitable organizations
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as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a savory soup that is abundant with kale, potatoes, and linguica
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Recent Examples of abundant
Despite how infrequent attacks are, black bears are abundant in the state, with more than 5,000 throughout Arkansas.
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
With a mission to rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans, Oceana fights to stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, as well as the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, among other causes.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
From Co’s leather hoodie style, to Alaïa’s sleek, peplum shape, new options for the adventurous are abundant.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
AccuWeather New England is on track for a vibrant season thanks to abundant rainfall during the spring and much of the summer, according to the forecast.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
With a mission to rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans, Oceana fights to stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, as well as the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, among other causes.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
From Co’s leather hoodie style, to Alaïa’s sleek, peplum shape, new options for the adventurous are abundant.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
AccuWeather New England is on track for a vibrant season thanks to abundant rainfall during the spring and much of the summer, according to the forecast.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
Adjective
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Plumier told IndyStar that bullfrogs and green frogs are so plentiful and quick to breed that frog hunting hasn’t proven harmful to their populations in Indiana.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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While the water-ice leftovers may be more plentiful, nitrogen ice shines more brightly.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There is ample research showing that affectionate touch can reduce cortisol levels, lower blood pressure and enhance feelings of attachment, providing a physiological foundation for connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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First-round rookie Colston Loveland should see ample targets from the second-year Williams.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On crowded factory floors, machines must share space with each other and with obstacles while working at high speed.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The evening included readings of erotic poetry by James Massiah and Adult Entertainment, sensual cocktails canapés by Heal Goblin, as well as beers and cans of water for those who couldn’t get into the crowded venue that poured out onto the street.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Or, head over to Dutchman’s Seafood, aka The Dutchie, for generous filets of local sole and Skuna Bay salmon with views of Morro Rock.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Curved walls, brass accents, and floor-to-ceiling windows frame a generous living space—complete with a dining table that arcs like a ship’s keel and a cocktail-ready bar that glows at night.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Between flights, unpredictable weather, and a packed itinerary, vacations can come with a lot of variables.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The outcome always felt in the balance, and Townsend was playing with unmatched attention on her, in a packed Louis Armstrong Stadium, on Labor Day weekend.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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While social media remains awash with speculation, the White House has not yet made any statement confirming whether the president or first lady were at Walter Reed last week.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Chase Stadium was awash in pink, with plenty of purple shirts in the crowd, as well.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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Nordstrom Rack Double Keeper Belt Nordstrom Rack is replete with black belts that won’t break the bank — one of them being this slim leather belt with a gold buckle and two gold keepers, which comes in sizes small to extra large.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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