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as in plenty
being more than enough without being excessive
there's ample time to order a pizza before the show
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as in spacious
more than adequate or average in capacity
a husky fellow, he always heads for the most ample chair in the room
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Recent Examples of ample
Without doing anything revolutionary, the first Dept. Q season has established a rich world and a group of diverse voices with ample room for growth.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
However, the Hypervolt 2 is much more affordable, weighs just 1.8 pounds, and offers ample power thanks to its brushless 60-watt motor.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 28 May 2025
Edgewood’s parlors, its ample lawn, and a fine carriage house with original stables that is under renovation are desirable venues for weddings and corporate retreats.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
As the housing market has gotten vastly less affordable over the last five-plus years, locales that offer an affordable cost of living relative to local incomes, as well as ample housing inventory, are able to attract and retain investment from young homebuyers.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
However, the Hypervolt 2 is much more affordable, weighs just 1.8 pounds, and offers ample power thanks to its brushless 60-watt motor.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 28 May 2025
Edgewood’s parlors, its ample lawn, and a fine carriage house with original stables that is under renovation are desirable venues for weddings and corporate retreats.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
As the housing market has gotten vastly less affordable over the last five-plus years, locales that offer an affordable cost of living relative to local incomes, as well as ample housing inventory, are able to attract and retain investment from young homebuyers.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ample
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Wooden half-barrels or other spacious pots work well.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Outside of the breezy material and comfy fit, the overalls also get praise from shoppers for other thoughtful design features, like a spacious breast pocket, deep side pockets, and functional back pockets.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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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
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Over 1,000 cattle or calf pairs also qualify as a large CAFO.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Bars often use multiple types and shapes, including shaved, cracked, crushed, cubed and large ice cubes and spheres, both produced in molds.—
Isidoro Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The cockpit can be fitted with a solar Starlight Bimini providing generous shade.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Similarly, the Department of Justice has pulled back from policing financial crimes, including those involving cryptocurrency, whose kingpins were among Trump’s most generous donors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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And for the many local stations that operate in the wider public broadcasting network, and have ties to NPR and PBS, cuts do carry existential stakes.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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Combs credits Tracy Chapman's approval for broadening his perspective and reaching a wider audience.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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“Ample.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ample. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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