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abounds

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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And his enthusiasm, which generally abounds, seems a bit tempered this time around.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

While Dubai's glossy image abounds online, many of the migrant workers who help power the economy here earn modest wages and live in shared accommodation on the outskirts of the city.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The stock’s double-digit percentage gain this year comes as optimism abounds over IBM’s progress in the space.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

Designed by Canadian interior decorator Lori Morris, the mansion abounds with upscale finishes and chic glamour.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 27, 2025

The official ideology abounds with contradictions even where there is no practical reason for them.

From "1984" by George Orwell