abounded; abounding; abounds
1
: to be present in large numbers or in great quantity : to be prevalent
a business in which opportunities abound
errors and inconsistencies abound
2
: to be copiously supplied
—used with in or with
… life abounded in mysteries …—
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Norman Mailerinstitutions abound with evidence of his success—Johns Hopkins Magazine
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They live in a region where oil abounds.
a city that abounds with art museums and private galleries
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Opportunities abound to volunteer, mentor, build and improve life around you.
—Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
Features abound with this versatile, easy-to-install water timer.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Lucky for Chicago audiences, anniversary years abound this year.
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“Abound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abound. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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abound
verb1
: to be present in large numbers or in great quantity
wildlife abounds
2
: to be filled or abundantly supplied
a stream abounding in fish
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