as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
Since then, the tight end as been in the crowd at numerous Eras Tour concerts, and Swift has been spotted in the VIP suit at multiple Chiefs games.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
On Christmas night, the father said someone returned to the neighborhood and fired numerous gunshots into the sky.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The investigations have led police to identify possible gang connections between numerous other shootings, including a prior attempt on Texada’s life.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
Blagojevich’s successor, Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn, convened a reform commission that suggested numerous changes to strengthen the state’s ethical guardrails.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
On Christmas night, the father said someone returned to the neighborhood and fired numerous gunshots into the sky.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The investigations have led police to identify possible gang connections between numerous other shootings, including a prior attempt on Texada’s life.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
Blagojevich’s successor, Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn, convened a reform commission that suggested numerous changes to strengthen the state’s ethical guardrails.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
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Having an option for rear-only braking makes many situations easier as well; allowing slowing without all of the forward tilt.New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2024
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Too much standing around on offense, too many ill advised threes and stupid turnovers.Jay King, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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This week, Kennedy is meeting with multiple senators responsible for considering his suitability to lead the agency.Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, that’s been done multiple time, which is why Ann Powers doesn’t.Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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The lavish ceremony took place several weeks after a smaller wedding in Las Vegas.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Along with a 7-stall stabling block that’s complete with turnouts and an insulated shop, there’s an expansive indoor riding arena and several fenced pastures.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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He's been the subject of poems and stories, movies and songs, invoked as the judge of naughty or nice, the recipient of countless cookies and glasses of milk to sustain him on his journey.Michael Hoge, arkansasonline.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Its success has spawned countless covers by iconic artists from Ariana Grande to Michael Bublé and has permeated pop culture through movies like Love Actually.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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