1
as in combined
used or done by a number of people as a group
multiple ownership of a vacation condo
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2
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
Fox News Digital spoke to multiple health experts about the multipurpose mineral, which plays a role in over 300 of the body’s enzyme systems and helps with energy production, muscle and nerve function, and blood pressure regulation.
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Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
Sometimes the names of multiple family members were read aloud.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
This from a president who unconditionally pardoned 1,500 criminals convicted in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and its peace officers — one of whom attacked a policeman by plunging a stun gun multiple times into his neck.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
With this in mind, Marsh noted that her firm has been retained by multiple schools over the past two years to conduct Title IX risk assessments.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
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Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
Sometimes the names of multiple family members were read aloud.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
This from a president who unconditionally pardoned 1,500 criminals convicted in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and its peace officers — one of whom attacked a policeman by plunging a stun gun multiple times into his neck.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
With this in mind, Marsh noted that her firm has been retained by multiple schools over the past two years to conduct Title IX risk assessments.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiple
Adjective
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The town hosts numerous festivals, including the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Telluride Jazz Festival and Telluride Film Festival, adding to its cultural appeal.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The violence included rioters hurling projectiles at law enforcement officers and lighting numerous self-driving electric vehicles on fire.—
Julia Bonavita , Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Forest will begin the 2025-26 season with a home game against Brentford while also waiting for news about whether they might be promoted to the Europa League as a result of Crystal Palace’s issues over joint ownership potentially breaching UEFA’s regulations.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The court documents note that the former couple is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their two children, daughter Alara, 6, and son Kashton, who turns 3 later this month.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Gas stations overflowed with cars waiting for fuel as many loaded their vehicles with essentials and uncertain hopes.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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But the cost of the drug — roughly $28,000 a year — could price out many.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Organizations like The Maven Collaborative and Springboard to Opportunities are pushing forward policy and narrative work that reframes economic liberation as a collective right, not an individual achievement.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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Senatore’s work often begins with people: collective energy, shared authorship, and moments of coming together.—
Nel-Olivia Waga,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Advertisement The Gilded Age is fiction, but informed deeply by history, with several characters that are based on real people.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
23 June 2025
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Yet despite the new commitment and the backdrop of war in the Middle East and Ukraine, several countries, including Canada, France, and Italy, will likely struggle to meet the 5% target, experts said.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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This collaboration fuels mutual learnings that strengthen bonds and benefit the organization.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Yet mutual distrust has at times prevailed, with both sides occasionally accusing one another of failing to uphold their side of security commitments.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Now as the Trump administration works to erase Black history in schools, libraries and beyond, communal Black expression is 2025’s weapon of choice in the pursuit of liberation.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 June 2025
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Despite the cosmic energy alluding to privacy, your warrior-like nature feels compelled to partake in complex conversations and communal efforts.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2025
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What united their voices was a shared focus on how banks are becoming increasingly intelligent platforms that are highly connected, predictive, and sustainable.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Even while the Russia-Iran relationship improved over the past 15 years due to shared interests, several areas of contention within these issues have strained the partnership.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2025
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“Multiple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiple. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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