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
Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Near the bottom of the fern were many live pups.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Be thorough, because any little tubers that break off will grow many more plants.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
So while the area would benefit from the Bears, many residents resent that a new football stadium would be financed in part with a 1% food and beverage tax in Lake and Porter counties.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
When mantels, consoles, shelves, and walls are packed with too many items, the space instantly starts to feel cluttered instead of styled.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Near the bottom of the fern were many live pups.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Be thorough, because any little tubers that break off will grow many more plants.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
So while the area would benefit from the Bears, many residents resent that a new football stadium would be financed in part with a 1% food and beverage tax in Lake and Porter counties.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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The Gilgo Beach investigation began in earnest in 2010 after police found numerous sets of human remains along a remote beach highway on Long Island’s South Shore, setting off a search for a potential serial killer that attracted global interest and spawned a Hollywood movie.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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And so, far from clearing up confusion, the provisions have sparked criticism from numerous TV writers and producers, including Academy members, who think the guidelines leave far too much room for AI to have a meaningful role on writing, acting and other creative disciplines in Emmy nominees.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Practically, the new constitution reduced the number of seats in Parliament by half and redistricted the electoral map to grant Fidesz a distinct structural advantage.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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This member of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt feels more removed than most places in the Catskills, helped by the fact that there are only a small number of accommodations spread across a large property.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Prosecutors also allege that multiple companies operated from the Machado property, including Devastating Pyrotechnics and Blackstar Fireworks, where more than 11 million pounds of explosives were imported over a 10-year period, with roughly 1 million pounds on site at the time of the blast.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The government has prolonged this time period multiple times, effectively suspending asylum applications for over a year and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Livesey’s arguments have been met with respectful—and, to this amateur reader, persuasive—rebuttals by several fellow-scholars, most formidably by Fredriksen and Walsh.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Expulsion votes possible for four lawmakers The House could move as early as this week to expel several members of Congress.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the decades since, robots have shown up at countless other scenarios where sending a human being first was simply too dangerous.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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Not only a flavorful ingredient in countless dishes, but its properties also lend to trendy water infusions.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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