as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
There were also numerous boxes of ammunition, three license plates, and some clothing.
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Emma Steele, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
Every Game Day Outfit Taylor Swift Has Worn to Cheer on Travis Kelce
Swift has attended numerous Chiefs games to cheer on her NFL player boyfriend, 35, since Sept. 24 2023 — which was a few months after the pair started dating.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
As the largest provider of foreign aid, the U.S. plays a crucial role in numerous developmental and humanitarian efforts worldwide, and this funding freeze could disrupt many critical services and programs.
—Gabe Whisnant, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Indeed, there are numerous cases on this very issue currently pending in various stages across the state of Florida.
—Jim Saunders, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Emma Steele, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
Every Game Day Outfit Taylor Swift Has Worn to Cheer on Travis Kelce
Swift has attended numerous Chiefs games to cheer on her NFL player boyfriend, 35, since Sept. 24 2023 — which was a few months after the pair started dating.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
As the largest provider of foreign aid, the U.S. plays a crucial role in numerous developmental and humanitarian efforts worldwide, and this funding freeze could disrupt many critical services and programs.
—Gabe Whisnant, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Indeed, there are numerous cases on this very issue currently pending in various stages across the state of Florida.
—Jim Saunders, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
Adjective
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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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Beyond the research, many of us have experienced this firsthand.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This time around, Trump is the same unpredictable figure who has nominated outside-the-box Cabinet officials, including multiple former Fox News hosts.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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Google has added scam call protection into its latest Android OS that can protect you in multiple ways.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Many guests flew to Auburn from Los Angeles; several had evacuated their homes because of the wildfires.—
Sadiba Hasan,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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In the hours after Thursday's test flight, Musk took to his social media platform to share and comment on several videos of the Starship debris coming back to Earth.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Jan. 2025
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This grand hotel has hosted countless celebrities, athletes, presidents and royalty, all drawn to its legendary luxury.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Pilates classes, both one-on-one and in group settings, will be taught by Bryony Deery, the movement expert whose app—Pilates by Bryony—has helped countless people start learning the exercise modality.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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