as in lavish
pouring forth in great amounts
we received profuse thanks for our efforts a profuse rush of water from the collapsing dike
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Recent Examples of profuse
Spatter cones, which are volcanic mounds built up on top of a vent or fissure emitting profuse amounts of lava, were confirmed to be vulnerable to collapse, suggesting they could be targeted in the future.
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Robin George Andrews, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2020
Material transformation is fundamental to ceramics, but what Yasunaga does with clay, glaze, ash and glass is radically inventive as well as profuse in metaphorical resonance.
—Leah Ollman, latimes.com, 5 July 2019
Common symptoms include unexplained rapid weight loss, profuse coughing, night sweats and fever.
—USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2020
Inconveniently, though, profuse eruptions of lava began to flood the basin beginning roughly 3.6 billion years ago, forming a wide volcanic sea—also known as Mare Crisium, or the Sea of Crises—that covered up much of the original impact melt.
—Robin George Andrews, National Geographic, 13 Dec. 2019
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Robin George Andrews, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2020
Material transformation is fundamental to ceramics, but what Yasunaga does with clay, glaze, ash and glass is radically inventive as well as profuse in metaphorical resonance.
—Leah Ollman, latimes.com, 5 July 2019
Common symptoms include unexplained rapid weight loss, profuse coughing, night sweats and fever.
—USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2020
Inconveniently, though, profuse eruptions of lava began to flood the basin beginning roughly 3.6 billion years ago, forming a wide volcanic sea—also known as Mare Crisium, or the Sea of Crises—that covered up much of the original impact melt.
—Robin George Andrews, National Geographic, 13 Dec. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profuse
Adjective
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Being a six-figure earner once felt like an exclusive club, with the promise of a lavish life—but now those making over $100,000 are feeling the pinch.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Working alongside one of the nation’s most lauded bird experts, this lavish residential community seeks to transform their North Village district into a haven for both migratory and resident species.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Since its construction, immigrant detainees and their loved ones have alleged terrible conditions in the facility — including lack of water, issues with electricity and copious mosquitoes.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
18 July 2025
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Varda, whose materials are far more copious than her husband’s, was a saver, from the very beginning of her photographic career, and this practice of accumulation was a living act of artistic philosophy, a commitment to the future—her own and the world’s.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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This is an abundant season for Rooks who recently left her NBA reporting job at TNT and Bleacher Report.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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In point of fact, in parks and gardens abundant in plants and flowers, the grass is nothing more than a backdrop.—
Fabio Morábito,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Technology is high-end and even cutting edge, comforts are plentiful, and road noise is almost non-existent.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Importance Of Thinking Ahead The elements that make up a logo are plentiful.—
Zaheer Dodhia,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The weather service predicts that parts of Maryland remain at risk for excessive rainfall and the potential for flash floods.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
14 July 2025
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez took to X on Saturday to say his office was closely monitoring the situation and advised use excessive caution in the affected areas.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Tropical moisture will surge in from the south, providing ample moisture for persistent downpours to set up from portions of Tennessee into southern New England, according to Danco.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 July 2025
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“Profuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profuse. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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