Definitions

abound

[uh-bound] / əˈbaʊnd /

VERB

exist in abundance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flourish proliferate thrive

STRONG

crowd flow infest overflow swarm swell teem

WEAK

be alive with be all over the place be knee deep in be no end to be plentiful be thick with be up to one's ears in crawl with have a full plate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline fail languish

STRONG

retreat

WEAK

deficient lack need short want

Example Sentences

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There is no public official data on racial inequality in Zambia, but anecdotes and discussions on the topic abound on social media.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“Apathy and confusion abound, and in our view, investors need to stay selective and have some patience,” he said in a note released Saturday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

For those fascinated by samurai military feats, armor and weapons abound, especially in the first section, where superb examples trace various adaptations to changing modes of warfare and armor’s use as a diplomatic gift.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Theories abound that Mayweather recognized his enduring marketability when Pacquiao fought astonishingly well in a draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Surely this religion had more than one story in its bag—religions abound with stories.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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