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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
Situated on a spacious 6,150-square-foot lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
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Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
And to get buy-in at all levels of the organization, the project team spent ample time with business stakeholders, including visualizing processes in a sandbox environment to make the technology more approachable.
—Brian Wasson, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The judge said there was ample evidence of possible negligence and other lapses to proceed to trial.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
The sneakers feature Altra’s signature FootShape design, which splays at the front to give your toes ample space for natural movement.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
And to get buy-in at all levels of the organization, the project team spent ample time with business stakeholders, including visualizing processes in a sandbox environment to make the technology more approachable.
—Brian Wasson, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The judge said there was ample evidence of possible negligence and other lapses to proceed to trial.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
The sneakers feature Altra’s signature FootShape design, which splays at the front to give your toes ample space for natural movement.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ample
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The two, three, and even four-bedroom residences are spacious, feature mature olive trees, relaxing grounds, and gourmet kitchens.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The full-beam owner’s suite, which is much bigger than that of the 26XP, comes complete with a spacious bathroom and walk-in closet.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
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Right now is the perfect time to hop on these early Prime Day deals because though the discounts will be plentiful when Prime Big Deal Days officially kicks off in October, these early deals may not last.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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Matcha is still plentiful in China, another major producer, but labor shortages and high demand have also raised prices there.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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In follow-up comments, the original poster noted that their roommate had already claimed the larger room.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rather, the goal is to maximise investment returns – Mounsey-Heysham and his co-founders just happen to believe the best way to do that is to identify companies with convincing answers to large and seemingly intractable societal problems.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That Golden Quartet The chemistry between the four leads was undeniable — especially during those late-night kitchen table conversations, always over a generous slice of cheesecake.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Hot Cheesy Crab Dip There’s no quicker way to please a crowd than with Grandma’s cheese dip, and this recipe happens to include a generous helping of crab meat.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Beyond this, the risks to personal and business privacy posed by the unpredictable way chatbots store and handle our data are challenges that wider society will need to address.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chicblooms Wide-Calf Slouchy Suede Block-Heel Boots Available in 10 colors, these suede boots come in sizes 6–11 with extra wide calves for a comfortable fit.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Ample.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ample. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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