1
as in loads
a considerable amount
an abundance of flowers for the wedding grew up with an abundance of cousins
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2
as in plenty
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
we have an abundance of food, so eat as much as you want
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Recent Examples of abundance
Plants bloom with abandon throughout the season with no deadheading required, producing an abundance of purple, blue, white, or bi-colored blooms.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
That abundance of offensive talent might, however, be holding the team back.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
With an abundance of antioxidants, asparagus puts the skids on inflammation with the potential for lowering the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes, while its supply of potassium and fiber keeps blood pressure levels stable.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Despite an abundance of friends, Pendergast had no shortage of rivals — even within his own party.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
That abundance of offensive talent might, however, be holding the team back.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
With an abundance of antioxidants, asparagus puts the skids on inflammation with the potential for lowering the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes, while its supply of potassium and fiber keeps blood pressure levels stable.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Despite an abundance of friends, Pendergast had no shortage of rivals — even within his own party.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundance
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Trump welcomes white South Africans as other refugees are halted Although apartheid rule ended long ago, the typical Black South African household has just 5% of the wealth of the typical White household, according to a 2024 study by researchers at The Africa Institute and the University of Zambia.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Topics include earning passive income online, mastering communication and public speaking skills, acing your job interview, and practical strategies to grow your wealth.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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After finishing third in the state and returning a ton of talent, though, the mindset has shifted.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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DraftKings Sportsbook will have a ton of different ways to get in on the action during the NBA playoffs.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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The types of pollen and the quantities of pollen grains found at a site help researchers reconstruct ancient forests, track sea-level changes and identify the fingerprints of significant events, such as asteroid impacts or civilizations collapsing.—
Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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Madlock said there isn’t the quantity of offerings found in Cabo, but that there are plenty of solid bars and restaurants in La Paz.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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It’s been a bumper seven days for law enforcement working on cyber and dark web investigations, who have accomplished a slew of takedowns, arrests and seizures across the world.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Microsoft is testing a slew of new generative AI features for Paint, its Snipping Tool, and Notepad.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
25 May 2025
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The business expected to cater a few dozen graduations, parties and other events as the Memorial Day weekend approached.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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More than a dozen cancers are associated with obesity.—
Carla K. Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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And to celebrate the holiday, restaurants across the country have deals and freebies.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Prior to the Darkchild deal, HarbourView had acquired rights from major artists, writers and producers, including T-Pain, Pat Benatar, Kane Brown, Luis Fonsi, James Fauntleroy, Wiz Khalifa and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac, among others.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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In fact, most of the countries here, including Costa Rica and Guatemala, host a Cup of Excellence, an annual competition that rigorously evaluates and scores the finest lots.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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That’s why homebuilders charge a premium for wooded lots, and why some buyers will gladly pay extra for mature trees.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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However, simply making the form available did not immediately clear the logjam, as servicers still had to wait for further guidance to process the pile of applications that had built up.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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By Sunday, Cole and his brother Devon were barbecuing in front of the pile of bricks that used to be his house.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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“Abundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundance. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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