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
Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But many social-media platforms have reportedly repeatedly rejected directives from the Nepal government to register with the country’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 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
The center became a beacon in Liberty City where many youths learned the fundamentals of dance, song and theater.
—Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The 5-foot-10 actor of Training Day and Before Sunset was tasked with channeling a man many said was barely 5 feet tall with waning hair.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But many social-media platforms have reportedly repeatedly rejected directives from the Nepal government to register with the country’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 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
The center became a beacon in Liberty City where many youths learned the fundamentals of dance, song and theater.
—Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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Since its leaves, seeds, and flowers are all edible, there are numerous ways to enjoy your harvest in the kitchen.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Having received treatment for numerous injuries during the tournament, Muchová left the court for a medical timeout between sets.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Given the number of works Apple may have infringed upon, the plaintiffs, Hendrix and Roberson, have requested the court to turn their complaint into a class action and block the company from further infringement of this kind.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Two pass interference flags skewed those numbers — their nine penalties were not a record under Sirianni, although their six defensive penalties tied for the most — but it was not lost on Sirianni that all Cowboys scoring drives included an Eagles penalty.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Dia browser, a simpler option that allows people to chat with an AI assistant about multiple browser tabs at once, became available in beta in June.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Guard members usually need to be on orders for more than 30 days to qualify for benefits, and multiple extensions to orders can sometimes cause interruptions.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Aircraft orders also come with several other advantages.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The show was attended by several stars in the Calvin Klein family, including Bad Bunny — whose underwear campaign dropped just a month later — Christy Turlington, Kate Moss and more.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Armed with an array of future draft picks, countless reports stated that Roseman could be aggressive in the trade market.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The sight of Morro Rock has greeted countless visitors to this part of California’s Central Coast for centuries, from the European explorers who came to the area enticed by its calm waters, to the modern-day surfers who ride the swells that break outside the bay.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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