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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
When Venus enters Taurus, love and beauty flourish in their most abundant form.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 June 2025
This, and other natural behaviors (such as ground-foraging birds having others watching from trees above to warn of any dangers), have made these raucous cockatoos one of the most abundant large birds in Australia.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2025
In fact, research shows that phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body after calcium.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 June 2025
With warmer weather comes fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables packed with abundant nutrients.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 June 2025
This, and other natural behaviors (such as ground-foraging birds having others watching from trees above to warn of any dangers), have made these raucous cockatoos one of the most abundant large birds in Australia.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2025
In fact, research shows that phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body after calcium.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 June 2025
With warmer weather comes fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables packed with abundant nutrients.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
Adjective
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The Malibu rum drinks were plentiful, the piles of pink sand underneath the beach chairs were pristine, and coolers full of sunscreen were stocked and bountiful.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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Bobcats are secretive, rarely seen predators that most often live in the foothills, canyons, mesa and plateaus where brush and woodland are plentiful, according to CPW.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Inside and out, there’s ample space to unwind, and the villas have direct access to a serene river pool.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Polling has shown that Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot who represents the state's 11th Congressional District, leads the crowded Democratic field, but the race could still be anyone’s to win.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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The warm-water experiences tend to be the most crowded, popular for their respiratory and joint pain relief.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Southern Living contributor Rick Bragg says the recipe is actually very simple: squishy white brand, salt and pepper, generous smears of mayo, and slices of juicy tomatoes.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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With generous funding from the San Diego Foundation, the city is partnering with San Diego State University Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity (CEAL) and AARP as part of the Age Friendly Encinitas initiative.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Miley Cyrus premiered her Something Beautiful visual album for a packed audience at New York’s Beacon Theatre as part of the 2025 Tribeca Festival.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2025
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The full-length leads during a packed frame of exciting new releases, as this Friday (June 6), includes drops from stars across genres — but none of them can quite compete with Wayne at the moment.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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At this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the industry was awash with buyers, sellers and festival heads chattering about how to come to grips with this new phase of technology that is increasingly encroaching on the traditional space.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Within hours, social media was awash with dark jokes.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Another taxing target is gambling now that most of the Land of Lincoln is replete with gaming devices and casinos.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Pete Alonso has returned to the team in career form, Francisco Lindor has continued to play like one of the best shortstops in the sport and the pitching staff is replete with pleasant surprises.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The popularity of TikTok means that scams are rife, with fake giveaways, fake celebrity and influencer accounts, romance scams and more.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Rumors are also rife on Cottin’s imminent return to her role as top agent Andréa Martel for a final instalment of Call My Agent!.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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