abounds

Definition of aboundsnext
present tense third-person singular of abound
as in bursts
to be copiously supplied a city that abounds with art museums and private galleries

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Recent Examples of abounds Lerner’s work, which abounds with liars, fiction begets fiction. Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026 Needless to say, cuteness abounds, from those adorable Lumas to Luigi and Mario transformed into babies, minus their trademark mustaches. Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026 In Lerner’s work, which abounds with liars, fiction begets fiction. Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 For now, uncertainty abounds, economists said. Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026 When stocks hit a rough patch, or economic uncertainty abounds, safe haven assets like gold or government bonds can provide investors with some protection. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026 The main talk with spring ball is new quarterback Darian Mensah, but intrigue abounds with how Miami’s offensive line will shake out, the receiving corps’ depth and who steps up on defense. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 Our history abounds with examples of the importance of the First Amendment. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026 Behavioral-analysis claptrap abounds. Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abounds
Verb
  • The 60-year immigration bubble finally bursts.
    , FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Once a cushioned conduit to the other side, the casket now bursts with the wisdom of a life lived outside the box.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Amid the population boom, Folsom buzzes with a new vibrancy, as its historic Gold Rush-era downtown is thriving and its surrounding lakes and trails offer plenty of outdoor recreation — and the secret’s getting out.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • As the pensive Moon wanders into your vocal 3rd house, your mind buzzes with activity.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Your neighbor might rely on an oxygen concentrator to breathe – a machine the size of a carry-on bag that hums quietly through the night.
    Katherine Asmussen, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The group hums in agreement, offering dispatches from their own lives about thorny friendships.
    Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026

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“Abounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abounds. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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