as in numerous
being of a large but indefinite number
a journey of many miles begins with a single step
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Recent Examples of many
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
While many details remain uncertain, the CES 2026 debut makes one thing clear.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Much of that haul is in bitcoin-specific products, many of which launched in January 2024 with great immediate success.
—Vildana Hajric Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
McDermott has maintained relationships with many former players, including Lorenzo Alexander, Kurt Coleman, Thomas Davis, Stephen Hauschka, Greg Olsen and Kyle Williams.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
These running shoes have racked up thousands of five-star ratings, with many reviewers sharing that the cushioning feels soft without being overly bouncy, so running a higher mile count feels smoother and more comfortable.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
While many details remain uncertain, the CES 2026 debut makes one thing clear.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Much of that haul is in bitcoin-specific products, many of which launched in January 2024 with great immediate success.
—Vildana Hajric Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
McDermott has maintained relationships with many former players, including Lorenzo Alexander, Kurt Coleman, Thomas Davis, Stephen Hauschka, Greg Olsen and Kyle Williams.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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On Wednesday, numerous commemorations and tributes occurred in the devastated communities and throughout the city and county of Los Angeles —including flags flying at half-staff at City Hall, county buildings and at all state buildings.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Factors That Have Affected the Concept Since the work triangle’s inception, the kitchen has changed, leading to numerous factors that have advanced the work triangle, too.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The buyer called the number, prompting House officials to investigate and discover that multiple phones ordered under Southerland’s account were unaccounted for, prosecutors said.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement What makes these cuts particularly remarkable is that on May 14, 2025, the Division of Overdose Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had announced, based on provisional data, that the number of overdose deaths in 2024 had dropped 27%.—
Charles LeBaron,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rather than using multiple materials, for example, builders who are trying to be both stylish and cost-effective will stick with one or two and use color to add depth.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Good was seen in multiple videos reversing her Honda Pilot as ICE agents attempted to open her car door, then moving forward and to the right when the agent opened fire, first through the windshield and then twice through the vehicle's open window, killing the mother of three from Colorado.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Weak shaking has been recorded and several residents reported experiencing the tremor in Ridgecrest and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Miami's Mario Cristobal served several roles at Alabama from assistant head coach to recruiting coordinator while being part of the 2015 championship that also included Lanning as a grad assistant.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The skin care brand counts celebrities like Eva Mendes, Jessica Chastain, Laura Dern, and more as fans, plus countless beauty editors and their moms, too.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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From Kazakhstan to Utah to Australia Tracey takes us on a journey in search of these semi-sacred places, meeting along the way countless people dedicated to preserving them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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