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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
This style is covered in a breathable knit material that offers ample foot ventilation and stability via impact-absorbing cushions in the footbed.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 July 2025
The counters along the back wall provide ample work space and there is room for a full array of stainless steel appliances, including an oven/range, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and disposal.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
Skies were clear when the evacuation took place, but the ample time allowed plenty of opportunity for fest goers and staff to clear the area before storms finally arrived in the 8 p.m. hour.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 12 July 2025
When there's ample moisture in the atmosphere, there's always a threat of some flooding in the mountains like that.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 July 2025
The counters along the back wall provide ample work space and there is room for a full array of stainless steel appliances, including an oven/range, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and disposal.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
Skies were clear when the evacuation took place, but the ample time allowed plenty of opportunity for fest goers and staff to clear the area before storms finally arrived in the 8 p.m. hour.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 12 July 2025
When there's ample moisture in the atmosphere, there's always a threat of some flooding in the mountains like that.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ample
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The best ones are spacious without being bulky, stylish enough for any setting, and thoughtfully designed with pockets and features that actually make packing and carrying easier.—
Talia Ergas,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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The spacious property located in the 2300 block of Sunny Vista Drive in San Jose was sold on June 3, 2025.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
18 July 2025
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Florida health officials announced on July 11 that four people had died and at least seven others were made sick due to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria that seems to be plentiful in Florida's warm climate.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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Giddy gratification and gory glimpses of the ocean predators are plentiful this year, as is some frightening and fascinating footage of the summer season’s seminal scallywag.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
20 July 2025
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Lachlan MacLean, 27, was washed overboard after getting hit by a large wave during the brothers' sail from Peru to Sydney.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Cannon told the publication, citing how Jones reportedly left each of his children large inheritances.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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When a wage proposal this significant is combined with zero-premium healthcare and generous retirement contributions, there is no question who is responsible for this ongoing strike: Teamsters Local 25 and its president Tom Mari.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2025
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This is an excellent, strange little book that appeared in 2011 and had a profound impact on me, and apparently on Florence Welch who adorns the cover with a generous quote.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Wayfair offers a wide range of storage options to suit any room, including bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, entryways, and even backyards, with smart solutions starting at just $12.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Previous research indicates that, compared to pessimists, optimists enjoy wider social circles, tend to be perceived as more likeable and are more likely to be accepted by their peers.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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“Ample.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ample. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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