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
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
For many environmental activists, the thought of nuclear power sends them straight back to the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear facility in Pennsylvania in 1979 or the Chernobyl nuclear accident in Ukraine in 1986.
—Kenneth Lovett, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
In other words, many children with ASD previously went undiagnosed.
—James M. Gaylor, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
His strong performances have impressed many, but a Cup Series win is something that many have been waiting for.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Even though the story took Ellie and Joel from Boston all the way to Salt Lake City, with many detours along the way, its concern was almost always about the two of them.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
For many environmental activists, the thought of nuclear power sends them straight back to the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear facility in Pennsylvania in 1979 or the Chernobyl nuclear accident in Ukraine in 1986.
—Kenneth Lovett, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
In other words, many children with ASD previously went undiagnosed.
—James M. Gaylor, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
His strong performances have impressed many, but a Cup Series win is something that many have been waiting for.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
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Levy led promotional and awards campaigns for numerous of Spielberg’s own directorial works, including E.T., Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, Munich, The Color Purple, Lincoln and Bridge of Spies.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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Nor has there been any diplomatic engagement with the Houthis’ divided but numerous domestic rivals in the south and west of the country.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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An Indiana University spokesman didn't answer emailed questions asking if the couple was still employed by the university and why their profile pages, email addresses and phone numbers had been removed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Mar. 2025
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The state has not disclosed the exact number of enrollees under the expansion.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The earthquake brought down many buildings, including multiple units that housed government civil servants, but that section of the city was blocked off by authorities on Saturday.—
Time,
Time,
29 Mar. 2025
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According to multiple news reports, the company is replacing all the malfunctioning lights under warranty.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
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
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There was a time when going vegan meant making countless sacrifices.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The new duties, which follow Trump’s previous tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada, are set to raise costs and cause turmoil for countless fashion businesses.—
Marc Bain and Joan Kennedy,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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