as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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All of this came after both Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew were photographed with other members of the royal family at the funeral of the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral, which seemed to grant legitimacy to the former couple and raised eyebrows considering Andrew’s numerous scandals.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
However, there are numerous animal studies on mice and rats that show positive effects of intermittent fasting to improve insulin sensitivity and normalize blood glucose levels.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Technically, Khan’s imprisonment is the consequence of an entangled mess of numerous legal cases.
—Rafia Zakaria, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The script for Revolting, which was first developed during the Channel 4 course and is being represented by Independent Talent Group, is in solid shape, with feedback from numerous industry players helping its form.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
However, there are numerous animal studies on mice and rats that show positive effects of intermittent fasting to improve insulin sensitivity and normalize blood glucose levels.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Technically, Khan’s imprisonment is the consequence of an entangled mess of numerous legal cases.
—Rafia Zakaria, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The script for Revolting, which was first developed during the Channel 4 course and is being represented by Independent Talent Group, is in solid shape, with feedback from numerous industry players helping its form.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
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For many Venezuelans, still reeling from years of hyper-inflation before the pandemic lockdowns, the new price hikes revive a familiar nightmare.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The decision angered many progressives, who accused their colleagues of caving to the President.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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Murakami is also multiple years younger than Bregman even if their contracts end up being very similar.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The word for multiple personalities in Persian (chand shaksiyati) is a slur for someone who can’t be trusted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Still, despite the predictability of this opening act, several developments have progressed much further and faster than most had expected.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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During the event, several confrontations broke out, but were quickly calmed by police, who had formed a perimeter around Zellerbach Hall.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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After more than 40 days of uncertainty for our troops, federal workers, Texas families who rely on SNAP, & countless others, Senate Democrats have relented after accomplishing nothing but hurting millions of Americans.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Over the past three decades, South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have managed to infuriate partisans on both sides of the political divide on countless occasions.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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