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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
The abundant flowers of clover also attract a diversity of beneficial insects, including native bee species.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
Despite the dangers, the Ring of Fire is also home to hundreds of millions of people due to its fertile land, abundant natural resources and proximity to the coast.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
In the early days of graphic methods in statistics and the sciences, charts and graphs were meant to be efficient, clearing a thicket of abundant information in the heyday of print.
—Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
Erika Page/The Christian Science Monitor That situation is common in many African countries, where renewable energy is abundant but energy infrastructure is poor.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
Despite the dangers, the Ring of Fire is also home to hundreds of millions of people due to its fertile land, abundant natural resources and proximity to the coast.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
In the early days of graphic methods in statistics and the sciences, charts and graphs were meant to be efficient, clearing a thicket of abundant information in the heyday of print.
—Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
Erika Page/The Christian Science Monitor That situation is common in many African countries, where renewable energy is abundant but energy infrastructure is poor.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
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The good news is that the mechanicals are robust, and those parts are plentiful, so apart from rust and the challenge of obtaining trim and pieces unique to the model (serious enthusiasts may want to buy a second Scorpion to cannibalize), these are really delightful cars.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Replacements are plentiful but have done little to stunt the term’s rise.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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And there’s ample deck and balcony space for taking in the fresh air.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Again, what allows for that enviable dip is the combination of short hips and a high rib cage, which puts ample space between the two bones.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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In that crowded class of prospects, each star had his own identity.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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As tensions threaten to turn to violence in the crowded train car, the officer arrives.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Yeah, well, thank you for having me on and thank you for that really generous introduction.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Of all the airlines, Alaska and Hawaiian offer the most generous commitments.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
8 Apr. 2025
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Lock-in bonus bets for a packed sports schedule or start with a large wager.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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While an older kid might have drama club or sports practice right after school, younger kids may not be able to handle such a packed day, and that’s okay.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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The lungs are already awash in a fat-rich material called surfactant, which coats the lungs’ interior and keeps the tissue from collapsing.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Massive windows keep the indoors awash in sunlight.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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History is replete with examples of tariff wars that destroy international trade and punish—and impoverish—all combatants.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Most places in the body where tumors originate are replete with nutrients: fats, amino acids, oxygen, metals—all the foodstuffs a rapidly growing cell needs.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Children outwitting their parents in the technology stakes is clearly rife.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Speculation is rife once again that Musk could leave his role at the quasi-official Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) soon.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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