variants
or dozen
as in hundreds
a considerable amount
dozens of new songs were auditioned and rejected
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Recent Examples of dozens
Might as well have said it after maybe a dozen others.
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
The department carried out a large-scale transfer from Mexico to the United States of more than two dozen alleged leaders of drug cartels.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Three dozen people lined up to try and rescue Florida democracy, making their arguments two minutes at a time.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
Based in Fort Worth, the Tarrant Area Food Bank provides food to dozens of pantries across 13 North Texas counties.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
More than a dozen ambulances were sent to the scene.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Gangs launch attacks on Haitian capital PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- A powerful gang coalition has launched new attacks on Haiti's capital, driving dozens of families from homes as police vowed Wednesday to hold the gunmen back.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, more than two dozen of Rylo’s family members gathered at Osswald Park in Fort Lauderdale to demand that justice be served, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
When customers at the corner stores balked at paying $12 or more for a dozen eggs, store owners began selling them in smaller quantities.
—Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2025
Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
The department carried out a large-scale transfer from Mexico to the United States of more than two dozen alleged leaders of drug cartels.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Three dozen people lined up to try and rescue Florida democracy, making their arguments two minutes at a time.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
Based in Fort Worth, the Tarrant Area Food Bank provides food to dozens of pantries across 13 North Texas counties.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
More than a dozen ambulances were sent to the scene.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Gangs launch attacks on Haitian capital PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- A powerful gang coalition has launched new attacks on Haiti's capital, driving dozens of families from homes as police vowed Wednesday to hold the gunmen back.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, more than two dozen of Rylo’s family members gathered at Osswald Park in Fort Lauderdale to demand that justice be served, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
When customers at the corner stores balked at paying $12 or more for a dozen eggs, store owners began selling them in smaller quantities.
—Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dozens
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All schools in Ireland and Northern Ireland were closed on Friday, while hundreds were also shuttered across Scotland, with Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney also warning against travel.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Having hundreds of officers out on permanent injury or sick leave, plus dozens more detailed to various specialized task forces, has exacerbated the staffing crunch.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Adirondack Chairs Rather than shell out hundreds of dollars for a new Adirondack chair, why not take to Facebook Marketplace in search of a more affordable option?—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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Another subject will be Ian Paterson, the surgeon who left hundreds of patients disfigured after carrying out needless operations.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Dozens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dozens. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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