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

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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

It added: “Awe-inspiring features abound, including eight spacious en-suite bedrooms with beautifully appointed baths, a guest house complete with a kitchenette, and an intricately paneled study featuring a warm fireplace.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Rumours abound that Pope Leo XIV will attend, but the Vatican is yet to confirm a visit to Spain.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Fittingly, this exchange took place during the session focused on antisemitism in higher education, where double standards abound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

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

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

abound

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