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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
During the hearing, the judge went through her order line by line and detailed how agents should comply, including clearly identifying themselves and providing ample warning before deploying gas.
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Devan Cole, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Schneider walked Ohtani five times from the ninth inning on, giving Mookie Betts and Freeman ample opportunity to win the game with base runners on.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Front seats provide ample legroom for a driver and passenger.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The ample amount of colors and patterns to choose from.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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Devan Cole, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Schneider walked Ohtani five times from the ninth inning on, giving Mookie Betts and Freeman ample opportunity to win the game with base runners on.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Front seats provide ample legroom for a driver and passenger.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The ample amount of colors and patterns to choose from.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ample
Adjective
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The Yfxcvsl Stackable Storage Unit keeps these items organized in four spacious compartments.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The bag is lightweight and spacious, featuring an organized interior with a pocket.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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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There are also several large time skips as the play picks up speed and focuses less on the group in favor of exploring Lizzie’s mother and their family in its second act.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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In this pact, China agreed to make large agricultural and energy purchases and strengthen commitments to protect intellectual property and technology.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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My mother-in-law is a very generous lady.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Newquist was driven by her Christian faith and generous attitude, Davis said.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The wide-leg look allows for plenty of airflow, making these a great staple for the warmer days of early fall.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Their philanthropic efforts have supported a wide range of causes, including arts, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Ample.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ample. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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