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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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Rosewood Mandarina Each of the Rosewood Mandarina’s chic and spacious 134 guest rooms has an outdoor area with a private plunge pool and loungers.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Some of West Chelsea’s massive industrial buildings were sturdy and spacious enough to morph into tech offices, art galleries, newsrooms, and photo studios.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
21 May 2025
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Helium-3 is rare on Earth but is thought to be plentiful on the moon.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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The logistics would be plentiful, but hosting an NHL Stanley Cup playoff game during a Katy Perry concert in the same building at the same time would be one hell of a night of entertainment.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 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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House Speaker Matt Ritter, a Hartford Democrat who controls the agenda, keeps a close eye on the clock in the final days as numerous lawmakers want their bills on a wide variety of issues to pass in a scramble before the midnight adjournment.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Homelessness among veterans, young people and families was down by wide margins.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Ample.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ample. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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