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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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“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

Across the backends of the internet, cheeky characterizations of Norris-as-god still abound: Chuck Norris can believe it’s not butter, Chuck Norris doesn’t dodge bullets—they dodge him, Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

In Taipei, theories abound about the flight lull.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

As for the rest of the world, shame and hypocrisy abound.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

“No. It is merely a shrine meant to honor her. Similar shrines abound on my property, and all can be dangerous.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull