as in many
too many to be counted
I've told you countless times not to do that
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Recent Examples of countless
And maybe, most importantly, for the countless people who had happily allowed the story of Vonn’s comeback in her early 40s, and this improbable attempt to win a gold medal with a tear in the most important ligament in her knee, to rent space in their brains.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The iconic electric guitar, favored by Di Meola and countless jazz and rock musicians since its 1952 debut, informs everything from the model’s shape to its black or rosewood finish to its control layout.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
Kennedy has made no bones about his misplaced skepticism of mRNA vaccines, pinging off the proliferating conspiracies around the COVID vaccines — incredible innovations that saved countless lives during one of the worst global catastrophes in recent memory.
—The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
She was struck by the number of clients spun through the system countless times without getting treatment for addiction or mental illness.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The iconic electric guitar, favored by Di Meola and countless jazz and rock musicians since its 1952 debut, informs everything from the model’s shape to its black or rosewood finish to its control layout.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
Kennedy has made no bones about his misplaced skepticism of mRNA vaccines, pinging off the proliferating conspiracies around the COVID vaccines — incredible innovations that saved countless lives during one of the worst global catastrophes in recent memory.
—The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
She was struck by the number of clients spun through the system countless times without getting treatment for addiction or mental illness.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countless
Adjective
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People of color employed at local businesses — especially restaurants — stopped coming to work for fear of arrest during their commute, forcing many to reduce their hours or close their doors altogether.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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The climate mandates are being set by the Governors and lawmakers in many of the New England states.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While there have been numerous attempts to end hostilities in Sudan, the fighting rages on, creating one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, including the first declaration of famine anywhere in years.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Markiplier explained that numerous studios and distributors had rejected his project.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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But Kelce has contemplated retirement several years in a row, and innumerable off-field opportunities await the charismatic fiancé of Taylor Swift.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The set reportedly triggered innumerable threats against his life.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The shift is already underway in markets like Brazil and Australia, where numberless cards and systems are gaining traction.—
Kevin Pierce,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This culminated in the 1956 inception of the notorious COINTELPRO and its numberless black-bag operations.—
Katherine A. Powers,
Washington Post,
28 Dec. 2022
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“Countless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countless. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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