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
Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
The rules allowed Apple to collect as much as a 30 percent commission on many transactions.
—Tripp Mickle, New York Times, 1 May 2025
His actual or threatened tariffs against virtually every country have destabilized the global economy, and many economists say this was a significant factor at home as well, where the U.S. economy shrank 0.3% in the first three months of this year.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 1 May 2025
For many in attendance, the commemoration has new meaning amid federal immigration enforcement targeting immigrant communities, including the risk of arrest at a place of worship.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Though there were many cases of people falling ill.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
The rules allowed Apple to collect as much as a 30 percent commission on many transactions.
—Tripp Mickle, New York Times, 1 May 2025
His actual or threatened tariffs against virtually every country have destabilized the global economy, and many economists say this was a significant factor at home as well, where the U.S. economy shrank 0.3% in the first three months of this year.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 1 May 2025
For many in attendance, the commemoration has new meaning amid federal immigration enforcement targeting immigrant communities, including the risk of arrest at a place of worship.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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Known for its extreme violence, the group has expanded into Central America and various regions in the U.S. Law enforcement agencies have linked MS-13 to numerous violent crimes including murder, human trafficking, extortion, and drug distribution.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The end of ‘Words of War’ is really powerful – showing numerous journalists who have been killed over the years.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
2 May 2025
Noun
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With fireworks, record-breaking numbers and tributes to Brazil, Lady Gaga made every minute of the 13-year wait since her last performance in the country worth it.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Some foreign countries — notably China — impose import quotas, allowing only a limited number of U.S.-made films to show in their theaters.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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That's because there were periods in Church history when multiple leaders claimed to be pope at the same time, Weiss said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The Madrid Protocol is an international treaty that simplifies registering and managing trademarks in multiple countries.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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McBride wrote the premiere’s cold open — in which Elijah murders a preacher while robbing his collection box, then assumes his identity — several years ago.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Yakushima is, after several months spent in Japan, one of my favorite destinations in the country.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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The singer delivered a set that thrilled the thousands who packed the desert grounds — and countless more who tuned in via livestream.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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However, Kiper, Smith and countless other prominent mainstream sports media figures spent plenty of time after that continuing to passionately debate the slide.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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