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be prolific

VERB
pullulate
Synonyms
STRONG
abound bear brim bristle burst bustle crawl crowd flow grow jam overflow overrun pack pour produce prosper rain shower swarm swell
WEAK
be crawling with be full of be numerous be plentiful burst at seams pour out roll in superabound swim in wallow in
Antonyms
STRONG
fail lose retreat
VERB
teem
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brim bustle crawl overflow overrun swarm swell
STRONG
abound bear bristle burst crowd flow grow jam pack pour produce prosper pullulate rain shower
WEAK
be crawling with be full of be numerous be plentiful burst at seams pour out roll in superabound swim in wallow in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
retreat
STRONG
fail
WEAK
lack need want

Example Sentences

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I have increased respect for the dedication of authors and see why writers must also be prolific readers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Isak is a terrific finisher and if he stays fit, he will be prolific.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2024

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, meanwhile, are both said to be prolific bad-word users in private.

From Slate • Oct. 23, 2023

Reality check: Buckeyes have yet to permit an opponent to average 4 yards per play, which wasn’t so impressive until they shutdown a Western Kentucky offense that can be prolific.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023

They were now illuminated by the morning radiance of a young child's disposition, but later in the day of earthly existence might be prolific of the storm and whirlwind.

From The Scarlet Letter by Foote, Mary Hallock

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