as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy.
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
The Cuban political system —described as authoritarian by numerous international organizations— is going through one of its most severe crises in decades, with growing reports of repression and crackdowns on dissent.
—Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Multiple officers shot Jules numerous times, the video showed.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
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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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
The Cuban political system —described as authoritarian by numerous international organizations— is going through one of its most severe crises in decades, with growing reports of repression and crackdowns on dissent.
—Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Multiple officers shot Jules numerous times, the video showed.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
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For many in attendance, the commemoration has new meaning amid federal immigration enforcement targeting immigrant communities, including the risk of arrest at a place of worship.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Courtesy of The Mark The Mark A smidge closer to the Met than the Carlyle, many gala attendees get ready at the Mark.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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And multiple outlets have reported that the HUD’s workforce could be drastically slashed within the Federal Housing Administration and elsewhere, raising questions about the potential impacts such cuts could have on homebuyers.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Chicago Fire Department was already on scene extinguishing the fire on multiple vehicles.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Alongside industry leaders like Chris O’Hara of Stunts Unlimited, Leitch delivered several presentations to the Academy, ultimately leading to the Board of Governors’ vote of approval earlier this week.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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If its long history on the Cup schedule from 1965 to 2004 didn’t do it alone — as a place where Richard Petty and Jeff Gordon and countless others clinched championships — the February 2001 race seals it so.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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Garrett Crochet was mentioned in trade speculation countless times throughout 2024.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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