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 Last year, Rich County Sheriff Dale Stacey said detectives had chased reports of sightings across multiple states and urged the public to preserve any photographic or timestamped evidence. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Allianz addresses that issue with its AllTrips lineup, which provides coverage for multiple qualifying trips during a 12-month period. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 McLean County Coroner Kathleen Yoder said the preliminary cause of Dettloff’s death was multiple gunshot wounds in the chest and pelvic region. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 The offense had a healthy-enough balance with the run game (more on that in a bit) to involve multiple pass-catchers, and the trio of leading receivers saw the immediate benefits. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiple

Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiple

Adjective

Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX lose over $420 billion in combined market cap after midterms.

— Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Second, the study compared a combined diet and exercise program with usual care but did not include a group that followed the same diet without supervised exercise.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of combined

Adjective

Rhoades, convicted and sentenced to death in 1999, had filed numerous appeals over the following decades.

— Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Her pressure campaign against schools led to numerous settlements, and in one case, the resignation of the president of the University of Virginia.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of numerous

Adjective

Democrats ousted Republicans from coast to coast, with many surprising places in between, in a decisive rejection of unified GOP control for the promise of something different for the country.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
Accessibility The elevator makes The Shinmonzen far more accessible than many older ryokan-style establishments in Kyoto.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of many

Adjective

These electrode arrays, which contain anywhere from 128 to just over 200 separate electrodes, record the collective activity of many neurons and send the neural waveforms to a computer for analysis.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Collaborators arrive from across the globe — Brazilian funkeiro Adame DJ, post-Soviet electro-punk collective Locked Club, Argentine rapper TAICHU, German duo Brutalismus 3000 — but Ridha never loses the thread.

— Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of collective

Adjective

Prosecutors said investigators also found several other designer handbags, Rolex watches and premium bottles of wine throughout the home.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Such weapons can threaten several targets within the affected zone rather than concentrating their effects on a single point.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of several

Adjective

Try some new spots during Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Weeks, celebrate Sapori Trattoria’s 25th anniversary in Lincoln Park, or enjoy Southern fare with a collaborative dinner at Lexington Betty.

— Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Previous editions of the fashion brand and media company’s collaborative party have asked guests to come as Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Diana, and Uma Thurman’s Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction.

— Simone Cook, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of collaborative

Adjective

The couple began dating in 2003 after being introduced through a mutual friend, DJ Clue.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
The fable also highlights the concept of reciprocity, in which acts of kindness and respect toward others can lead to positive outcomes and opportunities for collaboration and mutual support.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026