as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
This opens up numerous applications, Ibrahim says, proudly holding up a vial of the yellow-brown slush in the lab.
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Sandy Ong, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025
Since then, numerous universities and private companies have attempted to develop a usable version.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Disney has numerous options for guests in wheelchairs and scooters to load into ride vehicles comfortably, including many that allow guests to remain in their wheelchairs or scooters for the ride.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Dense fog shrouded parts of seven states on Wednesday morning, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue numerous dense fog advisories to warn motorists to take precautions as visibility would be poor.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Sandy Ong, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025
Since then, numerous universities and private companies have attempted to develop a usable version.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Disney has numerous options for guests in wheelchairs and scooters to load into ride vehicles comfortably, including many that allow guests to remain in their wheelchairs or scooters for the ride.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Dense fog shrouded parts of seven states on Wednesday morning, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue numerous dense fog advisories to warn motorists to take precautions as visibility would be poor.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
Adjective
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That ban was seen by many as an attack on freedom of speech -- and an extension of what some described as the government's corrupt nature.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, many Americans had five weeks off before the Ryder Cup in Rome.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kirk began recording multiple podcasts a day, railing against mask mandates and school closures.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The front facing camera will have a square sensor that the company says allows for multiple photo orientations when used for selfies.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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During an interview Monday, Marcum said several cars parked at the apartment complex were struck by gunfire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
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Gospel music played on speakers, family members served chicken soup, strangers hugged each other, friends left carrying several plates stuffed with leftover food.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Armed with an array of future draft picks, countless reports stated that Roseman could be aggressive in the trade market.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The sight of Morro Rock has greeted countless visitors to this part of California’s Central Coast for centuries, from the European explorers who came to the area enticed by its calm waters, to the modern-day surfers who ride the swells that break outside the bay.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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