ABOUNDS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

abounds

verb

present tense third-person singular of abound

as in bursts

to be copiously supplied a city that abounds with art museums and private galleries

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Recent Examples of abounds The area abounds with outdoor activities, like hikes at Olivia’s Overlook, and apple picking during the fall at Windy Hill farm. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 And, of course, action abounds, culminating in an elaborate climactic battle sequence in which Alexandra’s coyote forces are commanded by the rabidly loyal Maksim, memorably voiced by Tom Waits. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026 Drama abounds, and our experts have weighed in with their picks on every game. — J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Still, opportunity abounds, and Broadcom (AVGO) is scheduled to report Q3 earnings after the market close on Wednesday. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 Evidence abounds that proximity to blue spaces is good for human beings. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 In 2026, the debate of how much of yourself to surrender to technology abounds. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 And all the way to Georgia, solitude abounds, except during the few weeks that a SOBO passes through the migrating herd of NOBOs. — Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 Tinos is also an island where spirituality abounds, with more than 1,000 churches and chapels, including the famed Church of Panagia Evangelistria, an important pilgrimage site for Orthodox Christians. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

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In these moments, the actor bursts through his roles as the Spider does through Reilly, unleashing the Grand Guignol excess that is Nicolas Cage.

— Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Things quickly take a terrifying turn during surgery when a scorpion tail suddenly bursts through Perry’s back, attacking one of the surgeons mid-operation.

— Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Definition of bursts

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Food and drink Throughout the day, The Bulgari Lounge buzzes with guests enjoying coffee, an afternoon aperitivo, or a post-dinner digestif.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Best Time To Visit As a lake town, Coeur d’Alene buzzes with activity in the summer months, but fall is arguably its best season.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2026

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Beneath it all hums the climate crisis, driving hotter, drier weather and pushing the water cycle off balance.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
But the area has history, with an old town dating back to the Etruscans and a tranquil port that hums to life each morning with fishing boats.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

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