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
Adjective
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There were also numerous boxes of ammunition, three license plates, and some clothing.—
Emma Steele,
CBS News,
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
Adjective
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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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Lina Khan, the FTC chair under former President Joe Biden, talked about junk fees at a July event in Denver with Attorney General Phil Weiser, who later filed a joint lawsuit with the agency against a large landlord accused of improperly charging its Colorado tenants.—
Seth Klamann,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
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Beyond the research, many of us have experienced this firsthand.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Mass deportations were Trump’s signature 2024 campaign issue, and something many of his supporters are expecting to see.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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As of January 29, 2025, President Donald Trump has enacted several significant healthcare policy changes during his second term which may lead to significant challenges for Decentralized Science and overall funding for healthcare services which impact many of these research initiatives.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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The film’s production will be moving north from Rome to Italy’s Alpine Alto Adige-South Tyrol area in mid-February and subsequently to Switzerland and London, according to several sources.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 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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Instead, his and Bournemouth’s shared inability to avoid injuries in the months preceding the tournament left him without time to adequately prepare.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Multiple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiple. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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