as in many
more than two but not very many
It took several weeks for the package to arrive. He arrived several hours ago.
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as in different
not the same, shared, or matching
After college, we each went our several ways.
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Recent Examples of several
David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The sole occupant of the home was assaulted and tied up before the suspect stole several items from the home, including a vehicle, then used that vehicle to flee the scene, according to LeLacheur.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
But if being sedentary isn’t your thing, the McKenley Hollow Trailhead starts at the property line and there are several other great hikes (the Hunter Mountain Trailhead, for instance) and attractions (West Kill Brewery) within driving distance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The two artists have collaborated several times over the years, but not recently.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
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In the months after the meeting in Europe, Chalker arranged to sneak Bernadine’s wife and several close family members out of Iran.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The sole occupant of the home was assaulted and tied up before the suspect stole several items from the home, including a vehicle, then used that vehicle to flee the scene, according to LeLacheur.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
But if being sedentary isn’t your thing, the McKenley Hollow Trailhead starts at the property line and there are several other great hikes (the Hunter Mountain Trailhead, for instance) and attractions (West Kill Brewery) within driving distance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The two artists have collaborated several times over the years, but not recently.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Several.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/several. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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