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—
Norman Mailer
institutions abound with evidence of his success—Johns Hopkins Magazine
Examples of abound in a Sentence
They live in a region where oil abounds.
a city that abounds with art museums and private galleries
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—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
To Danielson’s point about spreading the wealth offensively, 10 different receivers hauled in passes from Madsen, and highlights abounded for the 10th straight sellout crowd at Albertsons Stadium (32,904).
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
Outdoor activity options also abound in the area.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
While Cardi’s position in the rap game was hardly questioned in earnest, questions abounded.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Abound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abound. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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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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