as in numerous
being of a large but indefinite number
a journey of many miles begins with a single step
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Recent Examples of many
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Some blankets can be used on a couch or bed, but many require a hard, flat surface—always follow your model’s instructions.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
In the past two decades, self-expression has become a tacit expectation in many white-collar workplaces, with dress codes relaxing and companies professing interest in their employees’ lives and values.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Chesney thanked many members of his team and touring crew who have helped guide and support his career through the years.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Meanwhile, there are red flags of stress in auto lending for lower credit buyers, including the recent bankruptcy of subprime auto lender Tricolor — but sales and pricing of new vehicles through the third quarter remained far better than many had expected.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Some blankets can be used on a couch or bed, but many require a hard, flat surface—always follow your model’s instructions.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
In the past two decades, self-expression has become a tacit expectation in many white-collar workplaces, with dress codes relaxing and companies professing interest in their employees’ lives and values.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Chesney thanked many members of his team and touring crew who have helped guide and support his career through the years.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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Ibarra busted numerous tackles for a season-high 216 yards on 17 carries.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Smith instead signed with Indiana over several Big Ten and SEC programs, then stayed in Bloomington despite numerous schools trying to pry him away the last few years — especially after Indiana’s coaching change following the 2023 season.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The robbers struck in broad daylight, while the museum was open, and targeted a specific number of antique jewels.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The shake-up leaves an unusual number of spots open on the party’s Central Committee, which began its term in 2022 with 205 members and 171 non-voting alternates.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Aggie Beever-Jones fluffed her lines on multiple chances, failing to connect with a through ball from Keira Walsh and only weakly meeting a cutback from Sjoeke Nusken.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The study showed that the robot could make multiple turns exceeding 100 degrees along its body length when activated.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the advances in AI, Duan concedes that early domestic CAE software lagged behind foreign competitors in several areas.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ticketmaster is trying to address the lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission with several moves intended to block scalpers from abusing the platform.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The series also links Gein — who confessed to killing two women, robbing countless graves and making items of the body parts of his victims — to both the sensation about true crime stories and to many horror films that featured over-the-top killers.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this year, officials at the Louvre requested urgent help from the French government to restore and renovate the museum's ageing exhibition halls and better protect its countless works of art.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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