MULTIPLE Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

multiple

adjective

ˈməl-tə-pəl

Definition of multiple

as in combined

used or done by a number of people as a group multiple ownership of a vacation condo

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as in numerous

being of a large but indefinite number the multiple achievements of her long career in public service

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Recent Examples of multiple The vessel has been sanctioned by multiple countries as part of the crackdown on the shadow fleet of tankers used by Russia to circumvent sanctions and transport and sell oil around the world. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 For multiple seasons and years, and from Season 0 beta in December 2024 to the latest season, the content has flowed steadily. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Reyes allegedly grabbed her by the hair and started to punch her multiple times. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Shakur was hit multiple times in the shooting that followed, and died from his wounds six days later. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiple

Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiple

Adjective

Ultra Maritime sees this combined system as the base for future undersea missions.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
The combined company will do business in 45 states, and California was the final state to give its approval.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of combined

Adjective

The exhibition will be managed by a joint organizing committee with five members each from BTMA and BGMEA, which will ensure the strategic decisions and financial transparency of the exhibition.

— Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
His comments come after the senators formed a joint fundraising committee last month that could be a vehicle for GOP donors to give to Fetterman’s political operation, and vice versa.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of joint

Adjective

His policies also fueled deep opposition, first among wealthy Cubans, many of whom fled to the United States, and later among those who opposed the Communist Party’s monopoly on political power.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
The pieces are small, which is great for kittens, but many adult cats also prefer them this way.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of many

Adjective

Perhaps all of this is overly negative, and the downsides of these collective risks have been overemphasised.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Musk presented the arrangement, arguing that SpaceX’s workforce includes some of the world’s strongest engineers and that their collective knowledge could help shape a more capable AI system.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of collective

Adjective

States however, have stepped in to regulate what banks do with that interest, with several states requiring that a portion of the interest generated from mortgage escrow accounts be returned to the homeowner paying into the account.

— P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Investigators said the video shows a suspect wearing dark clothing riding a bicycle up to a vehicle before firing several shots.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of several

Adjective

The novel engine will reportedly power cruise missiles, collaborative combat-type aircraft, and other uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVS).

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
For the show’s second go-around, Jones said Alba and Mathis were looking for partners that were more collaborative and able to executive the best possible idea.

— Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026