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or hundred
as in dozens
a considerable amount
it seems like we've answered this question hundreds of times
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Recent Examples of hundreds
In a field experiment with hundreds of consultants, GPT-4 improved speed and quality on some knowledge tasks while performance dropped on other, seemingly similar tasks just outside its strengths.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
In San Francisco, hundreds of people gathered for a protest and march to speak out against ICE, with many expressing anger and outrage about the fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
—Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Oasis Hydration Pack has hundreds of positive reviews, with shoppers recognizing the volume of storage, durability, and comfort.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
At first glance, replacing tens or even hundreds of millions of vanishing federal Medicaid dollars each year is not an unsolvable problem in Connecticut.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Even hundreds of years ago, there were people who didn’t believe in the anxious accounts of what the dead were doing.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
At the same time, Stryker paid him hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to help develop its own devices.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
In response, some advocates have called for the government to support the industry — which accounted for around 1% of the US workforce in the latest census — with hundreds of thousands losing their jobs in recent years.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
His father lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in an elaborate scam.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
In San Francisco, hundreds of people gathered for a protest and march to speak out against ICE, with many expressing anger and outrage about the fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
—Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Oasis Hydration Pack has hundreds of positive reviews, with shoppers recognizing the volume of storage, durability, and comfort.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
At first glance, replacing tens or even hundreds of millions of vanishing federal Medicaid dollars each year is not an unsolvable problem in Connecticut.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Even hundreds of years ago, there were people who didn’t believe in the anxious accounts of what the dead were doing.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
At the same time, Stryker paid him hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to help develop its own devices.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
In response, some advocates have called for the government to support the industry — which accounted for around 1% of the US workforce in the latest census — with hundreds of thousands losing their jobs in recent years.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
His father lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in an elaborate scam.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hundreds
Noun
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Having designed dozens of homes and studied many more, interior designers become accustomed to spotting some of the same home accessories over and over again.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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While this design comes in a dozen colors, the Amazon-exclusive Black Cherry hue is swoonworthy!—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Over time, increase the repetitions using light weights, then gradually progress to heavier loads, Forsyth recommended.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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There’s live music, 70+ vendors, a Biz Kidz Market and loads of family-friendly activities to keep the entire family entertained for hours.—
Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lightweight and easy to flatten when empty, this packable tote from Bagsmart is a steal for $26 and features tons of pockets for stashing all of your travel essentials.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Also, didn’t Trump just pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, the former Honduran President, who had been sentenced to forty-five years in federal prison for conspiring to import four hundred tons of cocaine into the United States?—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ebern Designs Slim Laundry Hamper With Lid This sleek hamper looks far better than a traditional plastic basket, and the lid keeps piles of clothes out of sight when guests are over.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Instead of dumping piles alongside traffic areas, distribute it evenly or spread it over garden beds where it can be more easily absorbed.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Around 1970, the Clarks, the home’s second owners, subdivided the property into five separate lots, keeping one for themselves and selling the other four.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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At the least, the city needs ordinances that require property owners to landscape the edges of these lots to shield pedestrians and create more appealing environments.—
Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Once that’s been melted to water, larger chunks of the ice slough off much more easily.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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If large stuck-on food chunks remain, carefully scrape them off with a razor blade, being mindful not to scratch the stovetop.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Hundreds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hundreds. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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