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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
Tennessee benefits from abundant nuclear and hydropower, maintaining rates under 12 cents per kWh while cutting emissions.
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Lora Myers, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Similarly, dining options are more abundant near sequoia groves.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
Favorable conditions include low wind shear, abundant moisture, and deep ocean warmth—especially in compact storms that can efficiently concentrate heat.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
With its abundant sunshine and excellent weather, Orlando is a pleasant place for retirees and offers many recreational activities, including music venues, galleries, and, of course, theme parks.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
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Lora Myers, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Similarly, dining options are more abundant near sequoia groves.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
Favorable conditions include low wind shear, abundant moisture, and deep ocean warmth—especially in compact storms that can efficiently concentrate heat.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
With its abundant sunshine and excellent weather, Orlando is a pleasant place for retirees and offers many recreational activities, including music venues, galleries, and, of course, theme parks.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
Adjective
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Potatoes add a plentiful bit of starchy and are super tender after simmering.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Exterior deck areas are plentiful, from the upper aft deck for alfresco dining, to the lower-deck beach club which has a gym instead of the sauna and shower on the typical layout.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Opting for a few smaller gatherings with ample breaks between them can make the experience more doable.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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But as the calendar grew more crowded around the year-end holidays, studios started relying on off-peak months and began opening higher-profile films in October.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Since no primary election was held to narrow the field, a crowded field of 16 Democratic, Republican, and independent candidates is set to appear on voters' ballots.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Costanzo said Ferrante was generous and gave him a favorable rights deal to attempt an adaptation.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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The service was crisp, the portions were highly generous (don’t miss the breakfast buffet).—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Just weeks after Kit arrived, the couple was already juggling family, faith and a packed schedule.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Alcock told a packed audience at the Newport Beach Film Festival.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Interiors are awash in soothing neutrals and natural textures, and the wellness program takes inspiration from the Aspen tree.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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After Brandon was shockingly eliminated from the season 34 competition on the latest episode of Dancing with the Stars alongside partner Lauren Jauregui, the internet was awash with questions about what the elimination meant for the pro.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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And then at some point, the movie turns into a full-on tale of modern-age sorcery, shifting from its historical roots into an arthouse genre flick replete with fire and demons.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Stories in which mystery and suspense and fear — stories replete with the trappings of the supernatural — were vehicles for lessons, for learning, for slices of life.—
Christa Carmen,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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