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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
Pour ample water onto fires and stir to ensure complete cooling.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2025
Its outsole provides ample traction for peace of mind when walking on slick or uneven surfaces, while comfort pillar technology provides additional support.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Though Hoge has just one hole left to complete, 23-year-old Bhatia and world No. 284 Walker – who only secured his place in the field an hour before tee off Thursday after Jason Day withdrew – will have ample opportunities to close the gap with six holes remaining.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
In the Houston metro area, Baytown is known for its ample petrochemical facilities, located on the Houston Ship Channel, which offers easy access to Galveston Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2025
Its outsole provides ample traction for peace of mind when walking on slick or uneven surfaces, while comfort pillar technology provides additional support.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Though Hoge has just one hole left to complete, 23-year-old Bhatia and world No. 284 Walker – who only secured his place in the field an hour before tee off Thursday after Jason Day withdrew – will have ample opportunities to close the gap with six holes remaining.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
In the Houston metro area, Baytown is known for its ample petrochemical facilities, located on the Houston Ship Channel, which offers easy access to Galveston Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ample
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Its compact size is filled with storage options, like the spacious main pocket, an interior zip pocket for small accessories, an exterior slip, and an interior slip.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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Secluded in a separate wing is the spacious primary suite, which comes with a walk-in closet and dual baths, as well as a library/office and gym.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
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Outdoor activities are plentiful, from the numerous hiking trails to the Contoocook River, which offers boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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For example, cheap labor and service means women in major cities can outsource domestic tasks to workers who migrate into the cities, supplementing that free and plentiful childcare.—
Rocio Wu,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Green Bay speedster Christian Watson suffered a torn right ACL in Week 18 last year and is expected to miss a large portion of the 2025 campaign.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are also possible and could reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less for large parts of the day making travel difficult or even impossible in some areas.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Wout Faes was generous enough to give Hojlund an extra beat to run the ball into the penalty area unpressured, and United’s No 9 accepted the gift with a shot low and hard across Mads Hermansen into the far corner.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Her passion for theatre is matched by her kind and generous spirit, creating an environment where her peers feel encouraged and supported.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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There is a wide range of putting training aids available to golfers of all skill levels.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The film writer, critic, programmer and moderator has been part of the festival programming team since its inaugural edition in 2001, when there was still a lot of skepticism and pushback in the wider film world about the event.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Ample.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ample. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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