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
Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
The story has many parallels to the folk tale of Cinderella, which has been adapted several times since the 1950 classic film.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Seek out support; everyone needs some and there are many options.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Searching for Carlos among the families, many in Christmas pajamas, passing through the screening machines.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Apples are part of a healthy diet and are the star of many recipes, from savory soups to delicious apple pie.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
The story has many parallels to the folk tale of Cinderella, which has been adapted several times since the 1950 classic film.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Seek out support; everyone needs some and there are many options.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Searching for Carlos among the families, many in Christmas pajamas, passing through the screening machines.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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The statues on the island were much larger, and far more numerous, than any standing at typical installations in Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The agreement, which would be the first for the EU in Asean, follows numerous such deals Vietnam has inked — including with the US, China, Russia, Japan, India, UK, France and Australia — as its global economic and security role grows.—
Nguyen Dieu Tu Uyen,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Oh-My-God particle first interacted with an atomic nucleus in the upper atmosphere, producing a series of daughter particles that each maintain a fraction of the original particle’s momentum, which then collide with greater and greater numbers of particles, and so on.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nipah outbreaks happen nearly every year in parts of Asia, often in Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore, with Bangladesh recording the highest number of infections.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Authorities previously issued warnings after multiple people reported animal sightings near the hotel the day before, according to Jam Press.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Two law enforcement officials told CBS News that body-camera footage from multiple federal agents exists and is currently under review.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His academic writing on modern and contemporary poetry (as well as music and comics) appears in American Literary History, The Cambridge Quarterly, College Literature, Contemporary Literature, ELH, The Wallace Stevens Journal, and several edited collections.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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These potential legislations could be among several items decided by tight votes.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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Simon Temple Simon Temple has taken countless photos of seals while scuba diving off the coast of southwestern England.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Every year, countless basketball teams that struggled to make the playoffs the prior season rebound in impressive fashion to either contend for the district or make waves as a playoff surprise.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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