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
Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Even a humble vape pen could serve a website until too many curious visitors try to connect.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Needless to say, The Uniform has become a permanent staple in many of our editors’ daily makeup wardrobes.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Sheen provides new details on many of the most ignominious moments of his life, including his dismissal from the hit sitcom and the wild interviews that came after.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Much of central Saskatchewan received less than half an inch of rainfall in April and May, leaving many wetlands dry.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Even a humble vape pen could serve a website until too many curious visitors try to connect.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Needless to say, The Uniform has become a permanent staple in many of our editors’ daily makeup wardrobes.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Sheen provides new details on many of the most ignominious moments of his life, including his dismissal from the hit sitcom and the wild interviews that came after.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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The festival will involve more than 50 activities that center upon tinkering, including creating machines with raw materials, exploring artistic techniques and engaging in numerous crafting and building options.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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These investments also contribute little to enhancing a company’s core business operations, especially when numerous tokens are trading near all-time highs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At one point, a running number tied to Boys and Girls Clubs of America flashed on the screen, starting at $100,000.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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These medications can lower the number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps fight bacterial infections.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kirk began recording multiple podcasts a day, railing against mask mandates and school closures.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The front facing camera will have a square sensor that the company says allows for multiple photo orientations when used for selfies.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For planners, the determination of whether an executory operating agreement is desirable in comparison to a non-executory operating agreement requires thinking through several possible outcomes should a member land in bankruptcy.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sanders’ motion details several incidents in which Rackauckas and investigators maneuvered to keep the defense from receiving evidence that could have impeached Neary’s testimony.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In Baker’s archives are countless images of the library, rendered on construction paper in pencil and crayon.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Sep. 2025
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Amazon reviewers love how the mug resists dents even after countless drops.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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