1
as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
you'll have plenty of time to make your connecting flight
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2
as in loads
a considerable amount
plenty of people showed up
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as in ample
being more than enough without being excessive
we've picked plenty blueberries, so there'll be some left over after we make the pie
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Noun
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Also flying is the Lunar Trailblazer, a mission selected under NASA’s Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration (SIMPLEx) program, a small satellite designed to provide an understanding of the form, abundance, and distribution of water on the moon, as well as the lunar water cycle.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026 -
With performers like Tracy Morgan, Daniel Radcliffe, Bobby Moynihan, Precious Way, and Erika Alexander, there will always be jokes in abundance.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
Noun
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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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At Cattlemen’s, still newish from its $3 million remodeling, the menu leads with a 2-pound porterhouse ($95) and loads of Western steakhouse character.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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In a pantheon that the Heat in no way hope next includes Antetokounmpo, there already have been ample letdowns.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Gold and Beyond attorney Marc Cook said his client exhibited patience with Mayweather, giving him ample time to pay for the watch.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Advocates have criticized Newsom’s proposal to reinstate the $2,000 asset limit, citing the state’s affordability crisis and the fact that wealth limits for Medicaid recipients have not been adjusted for inflation since they were originally introduced at the federal level in 1989.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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While Wall Street executives have beat a trail to the UAE capital since the onset of the war, Silicon Valley leaders — who have been a major beneficiary of Gulf sovereign wealth funds’ largesse — have been less demonstrative.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Brazil has a ton of competition as far as attractive fans are concerned.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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This isn’t the place for people who prefer resorts that provide tons of entertainment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Scavengers were plentiful on the more recent remains, with one whale fall hosting up to 2,840 organisms in a single square meter.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Like most Travelon products, its anti-theft features—like locking zippers and a hidden pocket perfect for keeping a passport —are plentiful.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Noun
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On Wednesday, the weather service received more than a dozen reports of tornadoes across northern Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Illinois.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Van Zeller, 50, has won dozens of awards for the program that has taken her around the world to report on black market activities and human trafficking.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Its 12-foot ceiling leaves a generous stretch of space above the cabinets, which is filled with their favorite artworks, plants, and books.—
Aditi Sharma,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
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And Alvarado may be generous with his height.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Plenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenty. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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