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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
This can save you as much as $50 entry fee at many places.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
In contrast, today there are many million individual pieces of evidence in every branch of biology, all of which support and none of which refute the essential correctness of Darwin’s theory.
—D. Scott Schmid, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The show got underway outdoors at Borough Hall with a handful of guests and many more onlookers (the runway was raised, which was a nice touch).
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The case, one of many the company has been involved in since the 2003 bankruptcy, comes as the firm has had a dwindling money pile.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
This can save you as much as $50 entry fee at many places.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
In contrast, today there are many million individual pieces of evidence in every branch of biology, all of which support and none of which refute the essential correctness of Darwin’s theory.
—D. Scott Schmid, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The show got underway outdoors at Borough Hall with a handful of guests and many more onlookers (the runway was raised, which was a nice touch).
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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Throughout Biglari’s numerous attempts to secure board seats at the chain, executives at Cracker Barrel have cited his executive compensation as proof of his ill intentions for the brand.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The numerous burgers include the Grind, which comes dressed with lettuce, tomato, red onions, choice of cheese or build your own; the B&B is made with Brie cheese, bacon, smoked habanero jam; and the Southern is made with sharp cheddar pimento cheese, bacon and spicy dill pickles.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Reuters, the cyberattack on Europe’s airports comes as the number of cyberattacks has increased in recent months.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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No new platform has benefited more from this friction than Substack, which has nearly doubled its number of paying subscribers in the last year alone, from around 3 million to more than 5 million.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Uber did not respond to multiple requests for comment.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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These entries, laying out a monthslong plot in excruciating detail, revealed multiple visits to Tops Friendly Markets to survey the store’s layout and analyze a Google graph feature for the location’s busiest times.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The names of several other co-defendants in the case remain redacted from public indictments.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Contestants for 2025 include returning champion 128 Grazer and several newcomers.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Since the charges were filed in 2023, generative AI has become the primary focus at countless companies.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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Its lyrics and sense of disillusionment have reverberated over decades, with the song being covered by Willie Nelson, Indigo Girls, Allen Toussaint, and countless others.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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