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
Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
By the end of the season, one of the biggest conversations regarding the WNBA revolved around what many saw as inconsistent officiating, which can arguably result in mixed messages about what level of physicality is allowed on the court.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
The lot in question, labeled 1835U6325A, tested positive for pluralibacter gergoviae, a type of bacteria that some research has shown is resistant to parabens (the preservatives that keep many products shelf-stable).
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
But many details remain vague, and Takaichi is expected to seek more clarity.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Kids are a common sight in many Wisconsin breweries.
—Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
By the end of the season, one of the biggest conversations regarding the WNBA revolved around what many saw as inconsistent officiating, which can arguably result in mixed messages about what level of physicality is allowed on the court.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
The lot in question, labeled 1835U6325A, tested positive for pluralibacter gergoviae, a type of bacteria that some research has shown is resistant to parabens (the preservatives that keep many products shelf-stable).
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
But many details remain vague, and Takaichi is expected to seek more clarity.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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In subsequent years, numerous presidents screened dozens of movies each.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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In addition, there are numerous special award winners in 2025, including leadership awards given to Trent Hunt with Shepherd Insurance, Bob Koetter with The Koetter Group, and Christen Byrne with Bluegrass Center for Autism.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her approval rating sits at a strong 71%, a number her team will be keen to preserve.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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How many Powerball numbers are needed to win a prize?—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mamdani, Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa have all made multiple appearances across major national and new media outlets.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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As for who actually kept the ring, that changed multiple times throughout the reunion.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There are also several large time skips as the play picks up speed and focuses less on the group in favor of exploring Lizzie’s mother and their family in its second act.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Mallory's family filed a wrongful death suit against several members of the Murdaugh family in March 2019.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The plot served as inspiration in countless films and television shows that followed, from The Mary Tyler Moore Show to Magic Mike.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Jonas Akerlund, the Swedish director of Polar, Lord of Chaos, and Netflix series Clark, as well as countless music videos for the likes of Madonna, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, is attached to direct.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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