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noun

as in plenty
a considerable amount much of what people think they know about words is inaccurate or downright false

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Recent Examples of much
Adjective
The nearly $2,000 this magazine had splashed out for my clothing, much of which did not fit, appeared to cause her bodily pain. Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025 Jordan, however, made much of his fortune from longtime endorsement deals with Nike as well as having owned a majority stake in the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets up until 2023. Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Paying homage to this history, the 2025 iteration’s Chemigum outsole is oil-resistant, and its roughout leather is much more resilient than the comparable suede, though with a similar underhand feel. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025 And those millions of people are citizens and taxpayers who are about to be faced with much higher premiums. Steve Inskeep, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
The best part about the Pines is there is no pressure to do much, and there is anything and everything at your fingertips. Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024 But in Wisconsin, because there wasn't an imminent risk for disease outbreak, the state was not able to do much, Patz said. Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for much
Recent Examples of Synonyms for much
Adjective
  • Studies show that fines that don’t put a significant dent in a company’s profit don’t deter companies from future violations, Leffel said.
    Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
  • These real-time notifications act as an early warning system, giving you a chance to lock down your accounts before significant damage occurs.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Monster has debuted into this very fraught political moment where, despite no evidence showing a link between violence and transness, right-wingers have gone to great pains to paint almost every mass shooter who makes front page news as trans in hopes of stripping trans people of their rights.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
  • In early 2024, support for Israel’s war was very high, if lower among Democrats.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • That assist percentage ranked in the 70th percentile among all NBA bigs, better than highly skilled bigs such as Karl-Anthony Towns, Kristaps Porziņģis, Jackson and Holmgren.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Check out a few more peelers below that are highly rated, including this colorful three-pack that came recommended by the editors at Food & Wine.
    Clint Davis, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • The 4-star Starlink Mini combines around-the-globe connectivity with a compact, efficient design that can travel almost anywhere with you.
    Wendy Sheehan Donnell, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The final finished 14-14, but my abiding memory is the intoxicating swirl of noise and colour created by almost 93,000 fans, plus the sense of anticipation that accompanied the pre-match walk up Olympic Way.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Horror fans often travel to destinations featured in scary movies or known for spooky legacies.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • In the end, Republicans − as the party in power typically does − argue that Congress shouldn't be using a shutdown as leverage to fight over policy, a position that Democrats − as the party out of power often does − disagree with.
    Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • The novel is about a band coming of age in a town that has a ban on rock ‘n’ roll.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Responders said all three members of the crew were taken to the UC Davis Medical Center for treatment within about 20 minutes of the crash.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2025
  • None is more important than quarterback Lamar Jackson.
    Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Some genres may be extremely violent and gory, so parents may want to consider supervising their children's viewing of films or avoid them altogether.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Grain bins and silos can be extremely deadly if people get trapped inside.
    Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025

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