1
as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
a superabundance of donations flowed in after the family's plight was seen on national TV
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
a superabundance of applicants for a limited number of jobs
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Noun
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In Congo, vast wealth, much if not most of it accrued from selling off the country’s abundance of natural resources, coincides with crippling poverty.—
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22 Jan. 2026 -
The body horror depicted in the 11-episode first season is a sight to behold, from botched facelifts to the varied beauty births, the season is drowning in blood, guts, vomit and an abundance of other unseemly bodily fluids.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Here’s where the surplus rule comes in.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2026
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If the Cubs are interested in leveraging their infield surplus to address another need on the roster, Hoerner would certainly attract some compelling offers.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Bureaucratic excesses and multi-purpose policies cannot burden it, as was the case with the CHIPS Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Foamy or Frothy Urine Proteinuria, an excess of protein in the urine, is the second most common symptom of IgA nephropathy after blood in the urine.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
12 Jan. 2026
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Amazon has a wealth of winter wreaths available for less than $50, including this 22-inch option that doubles as both holiday and winter decor.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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But none of these men had enough wealth or social standing to keep them out of prison.—
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Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Superabundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superabundance. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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