so many

adjective

1
: constituting an unspecified number
can only read so many chapters each night
2
: constituting a group or pack
behaved like so many animals

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But with so many picks in hand over the next two drafts, GM Darren Mougey has a chance to just sit and take the best player every time. Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026 There are so many more solar light deals to shop on Amazon right now—scroll on for additional picks. Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026 The problem here is that there are so many unanswered questions. ABC News, 4 Jan. 2026 With its scientific expertise and intellectual know-how, Israel would be the go-to powerhouse for the resolution of so many of the area’s problems. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for so many

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of so many was in 1533

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“So many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/so%20many. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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