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a considerable amount
it seems like we've answered this question hundreds of times
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Recent Examples of hundreds
About 600 workers at the CDC remained fired Monday in conjunction with the federal government shutdown after hundreds more had originally been targeted, according to the American Federation of Government Employees Local 2883, which represents CDC employees in Atlanta.
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Tech companies are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on data centers and AI computer chips.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Trump's order launches Army nuclear program with 'hundreds of millions' price tag.
—FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Each winter, when the surrounding waters cool, hundreds of West Indian manatees migrate to the park’s crystal-clear spring, where the temperature remains 72 degrees year-round.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Since posting, hundreds of people have taken to the comments to share their thoughts on the situation.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
In their pursuit of knowledge about the Yodas, the two have acquired hundreds of treats.
—Touré, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
It’s called permafrost, and in central Alaska just south of the Arctic circle, this ice-cold layer reaches hundreds of feet below the tundra.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
What began as a hiking trip with friends on the breathtaking slopes of on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest turned into a frightening ordeal for 30-year-old Feng Holiday, after a rare October blizzard left her and hundreds of hikers stranded in treacherous conditions.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Tech companies are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on data centers and AI computer chips.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Trump's order launches Army nuclear program with 'hundreds of millions' price tag.
—FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Each winter, when the surrounding waters cool, hundreds of West Indian manatees migrate to the park’s crystal-clear spring, where the temperature remains 72 degrees year-round.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Since posting, hundreds of people have taken to the comments to share their thoughts on the situation.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
In their pursuit of knowledge about the Yodas, the two have acquired hundreds of treats.
—Touré, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
It’s called permafrost, and in central Alaska just south of the Arctic circle, this ice-cold layer reaches hundreds of feet below the tundra.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
What began as a hiking trip with friends on the breathtaking slopes of on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest turned into a frightening ordeal for 30-year-old Feng Holiday, after a rare October blizzard left her and hundreds of hikers stranded in treacherous conditions.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hundreds
Noun
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Lacking answers, a coalition of about two dozen scientists jumped into action.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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About 26 pounds of Greek feta cheese, Gurut dairy, white cheese, two dozen eggs, goat cheese and 16 packages of string cheese were outside of proper holding temperatures.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lacking answers, a coalition of about two dozen scientists jumped into action.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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Nearly two dozen of Kline’s family and friends were present in the courtroom.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If all this wood could be collected and buried instead of burned or allowed to decompose, those 14 billion tons of carbon would be safely removed every year.—
Syris Valentine,
Scientific American,
16 Oct. 2025
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Gravity-3's payload capacity will be about 5 tons greater than that of Gravity-2.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The extra-large dryer fits large loads and can handle multiple blankets.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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The fourth-generation model (and third Spyder overall) is a true speed machine, combining more aggressive styling with loads of power.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Hundreds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hundreds. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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