as in various
being of many and various kinds
the manifold attractions of that state make it an ideal destination for a family vacation
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Recent Examples of manifold
Unlike the Casimir force, which works toward reducing the volume of the manifold’s interior, a flux creates a countervailing effect that tries to expand that volume.
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Quanta Magazine, 14 Jan. 2026
There were issues with intake manifold leaks, exhaust manifold cracking, coolant leaks, engine misfires due to corrosion, and water in the spark plug holes.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The Israelis knocked the teeth out of Iran’s manifold proxies and even the Islamic Republic itself, and then pulled Washington in.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Among the inspirations for Henry’s empty bluster was Boris Johnson, the former British Prime Minister, whose manifold flaws—Johnson was sacked from his graduate-trainee job, at the Times of London, for inventing a quote—would have quickly derailed anyone less advantaged.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
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Quanta Magazine, 14 Jan. 2026
There were issues with intake manifold leaks, exhaust manifold cracking, coolant leaks, engine misfires due to corrosion, and water in the spark plug holes.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The Israelis knocked the teeth out of Iran’s manifold proxies and even the Islamic Republic itself, and then pulled Washington in.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Among the inspirations for Henry’s empty bluster was Boris Johnson, the former British Prime Minister, whose manifold flaws—Johnson was sacked from his graduate-trainee job, at the Times of London, for inventing a quote—would have quickly derailed anyone less advantaged.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifold
Adjective
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An extended couch of striking blue-green color allows for tête-à-têtes to be conducted at various degrees of intimacy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The other two groups have various exams and interviews to get through.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tashi Dorji turns to that same multifarious sense of exhaustion on his latest record.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
5 Feb. 2026
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Brennan’s multifarious pieces at times nod to progressive-rock at its most urbane — in particular such bands as Gentle Giant, Tangerine Dream and Happy The Man.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Dial varieties are myriad, and the date window is available in 26 languages.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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Netanyahu's office said that the two leaders would sign myriad economic, security and political cooperation agreements.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Manifold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifold. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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