1
as in combined
used or done by a number of people as a group
multiple ownership of a vacation condo
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2
as in numerous
being of a large but indefinite number
the multiple achievements of her long career in public service
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Recent Examples of multiple
Republican leaders have not addressed the federal order freezing federal grants during Tuesday's program, according to multiple GOP attendees.
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Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 28 Jan. 2025
The two people said multiple males approached them and ordered them out of the vehicle, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
Bob Menendez has appealed his conviction and lodged multiple requests for a new trial, all of which have been rejected in court.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
The Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators and Dallas Stars are among those who have expressed interest, according to multiple league sources.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 28 Jan. 2025
The two people said multiple males approached them and ordered them out of the vehicle, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
Bob Menendez has appealed his conviction and lodged multiple requests for a new trial, all of which have been rejected in court.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
The Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators and Dallas Stars are among those who have expressed interest, according to multiple league sources.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiple
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Hiking The pine forests in and around Stockholm can be explored along numerous hiking trails, all free and open to visitors thanks to allemansrätten, the Swedish right of public access, which is protected by law.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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For owners named in these lawsuits, the clock starts ticking immediately and there are numerous dates to keep straight.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Norfolk Southern and East Palestine, Ohio, reached a settlement over the February 2023 derailment that sent toxic chemicals into the area's air, soil and creeks, the village and company said in a joint statement.—
Jessica Gorman,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Despite lacking formal defense commitments or previous joint operational experience, Moscow and Tehran developed comprehensive frameworks for military and diplomatic coordination, beginning with Russia’s military involvement in Syria in the fall of 2015.—
Nicole Grajewski,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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Education advocates argue that eliminating the subsidy would disproportionately affect low-income students, many of whom rely on these loans to access higher education.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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With snow and freezing weather hitting most states in the U.S. this past week, many have had to deal with icy and snowy commutes.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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The obstacles are systemic and significant, but so is our collective determination.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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If Americans are hungering for a collective sense of meaning, Weissbourd told me, the best approach might be to get people involved in volunteer opportunities.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some of the bills filed in the last week, including several by Republicans, would eliminate the public benefit charge without explaining exactly how that could be done.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
17 Jan. 2025
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But the detectives never learned — until Wallace told them — that Wallace worked with several of the women at a Taco Bell on Sharon Amity Road; that one of his victims was the roommate of his then-girlfriend, while another, Brandi Henderson, lived with one of his best friends.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And with respect to Latin America, Trump will remain myopically fixated on securitizing the U.S.-Mexico border, forgoing the opportunity to collaborate on issues of mutual concern, such as transnational crime and climate change.—
Michael Brenes,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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Neymar has left Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal after agreeing to a mutual termination of his contract.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Long, communal tables have been swapped out for two- and four-tops, and a back garden is currently off-limits while being renovated.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Jan. 2025
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Aquarius teaches us about community and friendship by showing us which friends support our individuality while offering the incredible, ineffable experience of losing ourselves in something greater and more communal.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
16 Jan. 2025
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In tandem, the performances deftly identify several shared personality traits between father and son, even if the characters might not see those themselves.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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This dispersal pattern, the researchers say, increases the risk of infection spread to people in close proximity, as particles are likely to land directly on them, especially during face-to-face conversations or in shared environments.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Multiple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiple. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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