as in numerous
being of a large but indefinite number
a journey of many miles begins with a single step
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Recent Examples of many
Lea Skene, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
The second episode features guest turns from Sarah Polley and Greta Lee as the director and star of a prestige movie Continental is making (more on that below), and there are many more cameos to come over the course of the season.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
The Mariners’ next considerations are the young pitchers that comprise what many consider the best starting rotation in the majors – Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Bryce Miller and Bryan Woo.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Most of these sites are free and deliver quick results, but many also pose serious privacy risks.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Most had lived in the country for many years and worked hard to support their families.
—Lea Skene, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
The second episode features guest turns from Sarah Polley and Greta Lee as the director and star of a prestige movie Continental is making (more on that below), and there are many more cameos to come over the course of the season.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
The Mariners’ next considerations are the young pitchers that comprise what many consider the best starting rotation in the majors – Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Bryce Miller and Bryan Woo.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Most of these sites are free and deliver quick results, but many also pose serious privacy risks.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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Ever since the flagship show premiered, numerous other competition series inspired by Idol have sprung up over the years — one of which, The Voice, saw Clarkson stepping into the coaching role for seasons 14-21 and 23.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2025
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State investigators found numerous violations there, including a rat infestation, medications not being properly administered, inoperable emergency pull cords in some bedrooms and neglected residents.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The state has not disclosed the exact number of enrollees under the expansion.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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The tickets matched five winning numbers but not the Powerball in the drawing Saturday, March 29, the national Powerball site said.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But he’s also had conversations with Hassanein about the pressures of sitting on the bench as a backup for multiple years, and how Stege can take his 28 appearances for the Broncos into his junior year.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Mar. 2025
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The team is multiple games out of the final Play-In spot and could look to make a last-ditch effort.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Prior to the deadline, Sweeney also dealt away three other players who have been important parts of the team’s identity for the last several years — Boston-area native Charlie Coyle, physical impending free agent Trent Frederic and blue-line mainstay Brandon Carlo.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Lamont does not expect the issue to be resolved in several months or be ready for the next fiscal year that starts on July 1.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From countless celebrities sporting the brand to collaborations with renowned athletes like Roger Federer, On is undoubtedly having a moment.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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On this Thursday, all eight Ivy League universities will simultaneously release their regular admission decisions, transforming the hopes and plans of countless students.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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