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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
Tables That Invite You to Snack and Savor Grazing remains the go-to approach for home entertaining, with hosts embracing abundant, artful spreads that feel effortless yet elevated.
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Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Elk Mountain, as the name suggests, has abundant elk and first-class hunting.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2026
Private capital, however, remains abundant and willing to fund long-term bets at scale, particularly in the case of generative AI companies.
—Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
The profound tragedy is that the husband has been an intellectual and executive giant of immense quality, with abundant gifts and skills.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
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Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Elk Mountain, as the name suggests, has abundant elk and first-class hunting.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2026
Private capital, however, remains abundant and willing to fund long-term bets at scale, particularly in the case of generative AI companies.
—Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
The profound tragedy is that the husband has been an intellectual and executive giant of immense quality, with abundant gifts and skills.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
Adjective
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One has a drier environment with plentiful airflow, while the other has a humid climate.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Travel headaches were plentiful throughout the two-day ordeal, with luggage being separated from its owners as flights across the country trickled to a stop.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
3 Dec. 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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This lightweight bag provides ample space for belongings like your keys, phone, and wallet, without weighing you down.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The stagnation of the 2025 offensive system supplied ample evidence that Sirianni’s next hire should be external.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Standouts include the Travelon Anti-theft Classic Backpack at 40 percent off—great for crowded airports and city exploring—and the Samsonite UpLIFT Large Checked Hardside Luggage, which is currently $100 off.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The mother was accused of shoplifting after taking her daughter, who was holding an unpaid-for keychain, out of a crowded store to prevent a meltdown.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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And thank you for being so generous with your time and sharing yourself with so many of us younger musicians.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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This is generous for a tiny house and includes some stools and bench seating, both with integrated storage, plus a large table.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But Friday’s game in Atlanta was practically a Hoosiers home game anyway, in a packed stadium.—
The Athletic College Football,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some games featured packed houses, certainly.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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College football is awash in problems, including the Big Ten’s unrivaled arrogance, and its never-ending list of demands that would make Notre Dame blush.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Jan. 2026
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Also, the internet is awash in fake, traumatizing slop that’s being used to score points in an ongoing information war.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2025
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Despite the snappy interiors, replete with a mural, crimson paint and a wall of soaring floor-to-ceiling windows (ideal for people watching while adding heaps of natural light to the space), the soul of Tacos Los Cholos remains untouched.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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The space was replete with the repetitive knocking of drumsticks, the undulating rhythm of Qur’anic prayers, and the gut-wrenching murmur of lamentation coming from That is not still (Sesuatu yang tidak berdiam), a 2024 video work about Indonesia’s diverse soundscape.—
Hung Duong,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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