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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
Produce Fresh fruits and vegetables provide abundant essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber to support overall wellness.
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Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Soluble fiber, which is abundant in chickpeas, creates a gummy gel in the intestine, said Julia Zumpano, a dietitian at Cleveland Clinic Center for Human Nutrition.
—Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
In the countries featured in her itineraries’ alpine trifecta, Stynes believes the high elevations, where snow is still abundant, are full of untapped potential, particularly as temperatures fluctuate.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
Arctic grayling were once so abundant in Michigan’s rivers that European settlers named a city after them: Grayling, a small town located along the Au Sable River.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Soluble fiber, which is abundant in chickpeas, creates a gummy gel in the intestine, said Julia Zumpano, a dietitian at Cleveland Clinic Center for Human Nutrition.
—Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
In the countries featured in her itineraries’ alpine trifecta, Stynes believes the high elevations, where snow is still abundant, are full of untapped potential, particularly as temperatures fluctuate.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
Arctic grayling were once so abundant in Michigan’s rivers that European settlers named a city after them: Grayling, a small town located along the Au Sable River.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
Adjective
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Squirrels are plentiful when the sun’s out, while rats are a more common sight after dusk.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2025
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The cotton fields, which once were plentiful in the area around the ballpark, have been replaced by large distribution centers, including an Amazon facility a mile or so from Goodyear Ballpark.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2025
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But with ample salary-cap space, three draft picks in the top 50 and Johnson at his side, GM Ryan Poles should still be popular at the combine.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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An upholstered stool, for instance, can bring a burst of color without making the space feel crowded.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Personal branding and thought leadership consulting Personal branding and thought leadership consulting are in high demand as professionals and entrepreneurs recognize the need to stand out in crowded markets.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The benefits of shopping for Shark tools at Nordstrom include a generous return policy and access to steep discounts during the retailer’s Anniversary Sale.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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News Of The Week Forbes released its annual list of America’s most generous philanthropists this month, and the lifetime giving of the nation’s top 25 philanthropists through December 30, 2024 rose to $241 billion–$30 billion more than last year’s total.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The absolutely packed boxed set contains everything a group needs to play the game like dice, maps, rules and even a full 10 story adventure path.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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But unlike Tutankhamen’s tomb, whose chambers were found packed with artifacts during a 1922 excavation, the tomb of Thutmose II had been all but emptied out.—
Alan Yuhas,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The sky is awash with radio-frequency interference (RFI), but thanks to two astronomers who tracked down a stray TV broadcast reflected off a passing airplane, there may be a new way to wipe out some of the rogue signals that plague our radio telescopes.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Throughout, the rooms are awash with soft pastel hues like rusty pink, dusty blue, and earthy green.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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Court records are replete with judges sentencing people convicted of unquestionably violent crimes to decades in prison while proclaiming that the person before them is heartless, irredeemable, and will forever be a threat to society.—
Steve Zeidman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The first team is already replete with quality, including centre-back Christoph Klarer, former Manchester United full-back Ethan Laird and the energetic attacker Jay Stansfield, signed from Fulham for £15m, a record for a League One club.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Issues with bullying often stem from those on screen and problems with TV personalities have been rife over recent years.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
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From my experience, these few books will guide you through the nightmare of historical misinformation and disinformation that is as rife regarding Texas as about any other subject.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
15 Oct. 2024
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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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