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as in plenty
being more than enough without being excessive
there's ample time to order a pizza before the show
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as in spacious
more than adequate or average in capacity
a husky fellow, he always heads for the most ample chair in the room
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Recent Examples of ample
With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Trump's speech − clocked at 1 hour and 39 minutes, the longest of its kind in modern U.S. history − offered ample reminders of how the second-term Republican president has already tested the limits of executive authority in almost every facet of the job.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
To give your home a warm and cozy makeover with ample vintage charm, Rees suggests installing going for all-over pattern drenching in a space like a bedroom.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
That has zero to do with the quality or enjoyment of the course for traveling golfers, and in many cases, tournament venues are chosen for reasons like ample parking more than quality.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Trump's speech − clocked at 1 hour and 39 minutes, the longest of its kind in modern U.S. history − offered ample reminders of how the second-term Republican president has already tested the limits of executive authority in almost every facet of the job.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
To give your home a warm and cozy makeover with ample vintage charm, Rees suggests installing going for all-over pattern drenching in a space like a bedroom.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
That has zero to do with the quality or enjoyment of the course for traveling golfers, and in many cases, tournament venues are chosen for reasons like ample parking more than quality.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ample
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This spacious comedy club is showcasing this year's Academy Awards and offering happy hour all evening.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Tall double doors open into an entry foyer, which flows to a spacious living room warmed by a wood-burning fireplace.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Squirrels are plentiful when the sun’s out, while rats are a more common sight after dusk.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2025
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The cotton fields, which once were plentiful in the area around the ballpark, have been replaced by large distribution centers, including an Amazon facility a mile or so from Goodyear Ballpark.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Each of them also had small holes drilled into them, large enough for a string to pass through.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
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View Comments And the risks of taking such a heavy-handed and broad-based approach against such a large volume of goods (43% of all US imports) are just too great to sugarcoat, said Douglas Porter, chief economist at BMO Financial Group.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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At 80, Gaines has eyes that are clear and discerning, his generous and direct demeanor giving away his decades-long experience as an educator.—
Meka Boyle,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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With the generous windfall, consider becoming your own boss.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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Skagway residents frequently travel to Whitehorse, the territory’s capital, for a wider selection of groceries and shopping, dental care, veterinary services and swimming lessons.—
Dee-Ann Durbin and Sally Ho,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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This adjustable bamboo option has up to seven compartments for organizing forks, knives, and spoons and can expand from 12 to 19 inches wide to fit any size drawer comfortably.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Ample.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ample. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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