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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
In the wake of the extinction, on a planet beset by extreme swings in climate, with long periods of searing heat and brutal drought, Lystrosaurus flourished, becoming the most abundant terrestrial vertebrate around.
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Kate Wong, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Traditional burials demand abundant acreage, usually marked off in efficient grids.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
Back when stars and stellar systems formed, hydrogen and helium were abundant and everywhere; that is the overwhelming majority of what’s present in the Universe, and represents over 97% of what forms stars and planets.
—Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
These compounds—including flavonoids and phenolic aldehydes—are especially abundant in the peels, stems, and leaves.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
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Kate Wong, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Traditional burials demand abundant acreage, usually marked off in efficient grids.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
Back when stars and stellar systems formed, hydrogen and helium were abundant and everywhere; that is the overwhelming majority of what’s present in the Universe, and represents over 97% of what forms stars and planets.
—Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
These compounds—including flavonoids and phenolic aldehydes—are especially abundant in the peels, stems, and leaves.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
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It’s blessed with a sunny climate too, which helps make the vegetables fat and juicy and its vineyards’ wines robust and plentiful.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Galos said her company (founded and family-owned since 1983) coordinates with matchmakers across the nation and around the globe to ensure options and opportunities are plentiful.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Without ample powder, Hudson’s look could’ve appeared greasy or sweaty.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The creation and adoption of the Balboa Park parking fees happened in just a few months and their haphazard implementation is ample evidence that not enough work was done.—
Venus Molina,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Senate race was the most high-profile of several crowded Democratic primaries for federal offices in which the sources of campaign contributions and spending by outside groups became a major flashpoint.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Summer can be crowded and hot, so plan your visit during a shoulder season month, like May or September, to encounter fewer people while still enjoying ideal weather.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Featuring the show’s slogan over a sunny pop of color, this sturdy ceramic mug holds a generous 15 ounces of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, and is your Immunity Idol against a dull routine.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The parathas, as the savory flatbreads are called, stuffed with onion and paneer and coated with a generous amount of butter, are as delicious as ever.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Filipino girl group, comprising Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena, became the first band from the Philippines to perform at the music festival — and the Pinoy pride shone back at them, with a packed crowd whose exuberance rivaled the energy exuding from BINI onstage.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Summers are hot, humid and packed.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The new findings are confounding scientists’ expectations, raising questions about how exactly molecules can encounter their reactive partners in a teeming, crowded space — and therefore how cells can possibly function.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
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Social media has been awash with memes showing how many conflicting statements have been made about the war in Iran over the last 24 hours.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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And those who find Georgia’s gun laws too permissive say installing weapon detectors everywhere is a form of surrender, accepting that society will be awash in guns and violence.—
Jeff Amy,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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