as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
Economically, the government has made promises to numerous social groups — including salary increases, infrastructure spending and subsidies — despite limited fiscal capacity.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Greater Manchester will become the new home of the biggest annual gathering of the British TV industry after a competitive bidding process fought between numerous British cities.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The five-in-five language also is included in Senate legislation intended to address numerous concerns across college sports and comes after a wave of lawsuits from athletes seeking to extend their college careers and ability to earn money through revenue sharing and name, image and likeness deals.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
The car the men were in had numerous bullet holes, police said.
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Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Greater Manchester will become the new home of the biggest annual gathering of the British TV industry after a competitive bidding process fought between numerous British cities.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The five-in-five language also is included in Senate legislation intended to address numerous concerns across college sports and comes after a wave of lawsuits from athletes seeking to extend their college careers and ability to earn money through revenue sharing and name, image and likeness deals.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
The car the men were in had numerous bullet holes, police said.
—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
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Some attendees spent months creating their costumes, sewing patterns and 3D-printing props just to attend the convention, and that dedication was shared by many at Charlotte Big Anime.
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The march stems from the violent 1969 police raid of the Stonewall Inn that catalyzed the gay rights movement at a time when many people who were LGBTQIA+ hid their identity.
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The group does not have data on how many accounts there are, but multiple large employers, including Delta Air Lines, AutoNation, Best Buy, and Starbucks, offer them.
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Deep Conditioning Mask—a multiple Readers' Choice Award winner—earns its devoted following.
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The images featured the model and entrepreneur in a sheer white blouse, and several of the photos revealed the outline of her right nipple.
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The Atlantic Fire happening after several other wildfires ignited across south Florida earlier this month.
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There were also countless police officers and tow trucks stationed throughout the area, enforcing parking restrictions and helping manage traffic as fans arrived and departed.
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Police officers, firefighters, teachers, nurses, and countless others rely on teammates when facing stressful situations.
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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