as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
Over the years, Laws has helped revamp numerous bathrooms around town.
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
However, the price of this resurrection is horrifying: the ritual requires numerous human sacrifices, with each victim selected for specific body parts that will complete the divine vessel.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 25 July 2025
While bitcoin and other crypto have proved profitable for some, there have been numerous instances of memecoins — a functionally worthless asset that trades on hype and often results in investors losing cash.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Users apply a standard Sharpie (typically in shades of red and coral) to the edges of their mouths before going over it again with lip gloss or lipstick, according to numerous videos.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
However, the price of this resurrection is horrifying: the ritual requires numerous human sacrifices, with each victim selected for specific body parts that will complete the divine vessel.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 25 July 2025
While bitcoin and other crypto have proved profitable for some, there have been numerous instances of memecoins — a functionally worthless asset that trades on hype and often results in investors losing cash.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Users apply a standard Sharpie (typically in shades of red and coral) to the edges of their mouths before going over it again with lip gloss or lipstick, according to numerous videos.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
Adjective
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Instead, many recalls are initiated due to the potential risk of contamination in the food product.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Last summer, as metro Phoenix experienced record-breaking heat, every bed in the Arizona Burn Center was filled — many of whom had simply fallen on pavement and were severely burned on impact.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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What to wear when there are multiple plans on the calendar?—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The New York Jets and wide receiver Garrett Wilson agreed to a four-year extension worth $130 million on Monday, according to multiple reports.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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For several years, Bogle has been doggedly searching for street cats around the world: in parks, medinas and open-air markets, on islands and cafe chairs, atop ancient ruins and garbage cans.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Police have yet to announce any arrests; however, the Cincinnati police union's president said several suspects have been identified.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Like countless other Swifties across the world, the Public Enemy rapper is celebrating the beginning of August in Taylor Swift style, posting one of her lyrics on his X account Friday (Aug. 1).—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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The genus Salvia is incredibly diverse, with dozens of species and countless cultivars well suited to life in the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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