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 For those who haven’t seen the only good movie based on a board game (sorry, Battleship), Clue has multiple endings in order to simulate the repeatability of the game. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 Many organizations still operate multiple ERPs, driving up costs, fragmenting data and slowing decisions. — David Zwick, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Instead, the judge will send jurors back to deliberate — potentially multiple times — and encourage them to continue deliberating toward a unanimous verdict. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 The series was filmed across multiple locations in New Zealand. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiple

Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiple

Adjective

Together, the workforce brings more than 250 combined years of Minuteman III experience at each base, according to the Air Force.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
There were also positive combined revisions of 55,000 for June and July.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of combined

Adjective

Researchers have conducted more than 120 clinical trials of mRNA cancer vaccines since the early 2000s, investigating their potential against numerous cancer types.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
The inspector reported numerous issues with food safety, including improper holding temperatures, improper thawing practices, moldy limes and unsafe storage.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of numerous

Adjective

Today, the yen has weakened 57% from a low of about 103 in January 2021 to a high of 163 in July, before a rare joint intervention from both Washington and Tokyo strengthened the currency to its current levels of about 160.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Focusing on strength training helps preserve bone density, supports metabolic health and protects joint stability as your hormone levels shift.

— Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of joint

Adjective

After wrapping up its longest monthly losing streak on Wall Street in more than a decade, Google has started September by giving investors several reasons for optimism.

— MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Just Monday, Mozeliak announced a front-office realignment, beefing up the group’s assistant general manager total to four while firing several scouts and crosscheckers.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of several

Adjective

Contrary to Vought’s accusations, current and former CFPB staffers say the traditional supervision process has long been collaborative and nonpublic.

— Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026
Traveling this way often becomes a collaborative experience, with guests, drivers, and guides working together to navigate challenging terrain and adapt to changing conditions along the way.

— Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of collaborative

Adjective

That convenience is only possible thanks to decades of free trade, friendship and mutual trust.

— Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Trump also has been highly critical of NATO, arguing that European countries aren’t spending enough money on the military and thus aren’t paying their fair share of the alliance’s mutual defense.

— Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026