abound
verb (used without object)
to occur or exist in great quantities or numbers.
abounding
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present participleof abound.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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With conversations already bubbling up in response to public sentiment about AI and doom and gloom predictions abounding, here’s what to know.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
Despite theories abounding as to how he got there, police say there is no evidence at this point to suggest a crime has been committed.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
Psalm 103: “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025
All of these apartments were in neighborhoods that just happened to be highly family-friendly, with babies abounding.
From Slate ● Jan. 11, 2025
Write and define adjectives denoting abounding in, having the quality of, from the following nouns:—
From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton
