as in loads
a considerable amount
an abundance of flowers for the wedding grew up with an abundance of cousins
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Recent Examples of abundances
The ratio is also an important one because abundances of deuterium and hydrogen throughout the universe are thought to have been set during the Big Bang itself.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the team, this means that having a dog in the house might shift the abundances of some mouth bacteria—potentially bacteria that might correlate with the adolescents’ psychological scores.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Dec. 2025
If this is the case, then the greater abundances of calcium and aluminum in the farther part of the circumplanetary disk should lead to a thicker crust for the lunar far side as compared to the near side.
—Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025
But if our models haven't treated abundances properly, the cooling time has likely been overestimated.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
The other study—an independent laboratory experiment—demonstrates how molecular hydrogen, a molecule essential for star formation, may have formed earlier and in larger abundances.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the team, this means that having a dog in the house might shift the abundances of some mouth bacteria—potentially bacteria that might correlate with the adolescents’ psychological scores.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Dec. 2025
If this is the case, then the greater abundances of calcium and aluminum in the farther part of the circumplanetary disk should lead to a thicker crust for the lunar far side as compared to the near side.
—Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025
But if our models haven't treated abundances properly, the cooling time has likely been overestimated.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
The other study—an independent laboratory experiment—demonstrates how molecular hydrogen, a molecule essential for star formation, may have formed earlier and in larger abundances.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundances
Noun
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Engineers can simulate movements, loads, and environmental conditions before real deployment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, there are moments of reprieve between loads of clothes, sheets, and towels.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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The machine was designed in the 1980s as an affordable way for schools and offices to print large quantities of materials quickly.—
Muriel Vega,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite Black Friday–style lines, limited quantities, and resellers charging exorbitant prices, the tote has become a must‑have staple, with fans lining up for each new release.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Amazon Leo 5, which launched on April 4, boosted that number to 29 and set a new record for the heaviest payload ever flown by an Atlas V in the process — 18 tons.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Broward generates 5 million tons of garbage annually, or 20,000 pounds per minute.—
Mike Ryan,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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An engine defect grounded dozens of its planes.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Photograph courtesy 2025 Adama Films / Shochiku Yasujirō Ozu, who made dozens of masterworks from the nineteen-thirties through the early sixties, is among the most misunderstood of great directors.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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There are tender chunks of organic rotisserie chicken, Little Gem lettuce, tiny garlicky croutons, avocado, parm, and a light coating of Caesar dressing (in addition to the cup on the side), in a grain-free Coyotas tortilla wrap.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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One of the biggest chunks out of family budgets?—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s an owner whose name’s in there hundreds of times.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some of the original board members are still involved with the museum, but hundreds more joined the effort, some volunteering, others donating surf boards and memorabilia, and many sharing their stories, including famous surfers from Eddie Aikau, Nat Young, Greg Noll and Donald Takayama.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For Braylon, one of the most consequential shots in March Madness history opened doors in this new age of NIL compensation and endorsement deals, which had an equalizing factor in his decision between going off to the NBA as a likely first-round pick or spending another year in college.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Night after night after closing his Boyle Heights bicycle shop, Reyes brought his equipment down the long, dark corridor leading to the bikes — initially about 280 of them — that were tossed in piles over the years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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An hour later, the device designed to plunge as deep as 4,000 meters is gliding over piles of round pitchers on the sea floor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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