as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
The mom of two saw numerous doctors but said she was constantly dismissed and misdiagnosed for years, having her pain attributed to stress, depression and PTSD.
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The city has taken action to remove barriers to home development and increase housing capacity in numerous communities, specifically development near transit, jobs, and services, and taking actions to provide more investment in low resource areas.
—Heidi Vonblum, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
There are numerous hotlines that serve specific areas of the state.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Biles wore a floor-length coat featuring Owens’ name and jersey number as well as numerous images of his face.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The city has taken action to remove barriers to home development and increase housing capacity in numerous communities, specifically development near transit, jobs, and services, and taking actions to provide more investment in low resource areas.
—Heidi Vonblum, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
There are numerous hotlines that serve specific areas of the state.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Biles wore a floor-length coat featuring Owens’ name and jersey number as well as numerous images of his face.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
Adjective
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Over 1,000 shoppers have purchased one in the past month alone, with many reviewers raving about its quality and durability.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Advocates have been at odds with the city for years over the state of their beloved shelter, prompting an audit that confirmed the validity of many of their concerns about mismanagement, operating over capacity and inadequate care.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rather than using multiple materials, for example, builders who are trying to be both stylish and cost-effective will stick with one or two and use color to add depth.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Good was seen in multiple videos reversing her Honda Pilot as ICE agents attempted to open her car door, then moving forward and to the right when the agent opened fire, first through the windshield and then twice through the vehicle's open window, killing the mother of three from Colorado.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But advocates argued that merely checking a box to satisfy an audit does not necessarily mean improvements in animal welfare, as evidenced by several troubling incidents that occurred last year, which is why advocates want greater transparency into how the city is fulfilling its obligations.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Over the past year, CBS has experienced several controversies and new ownership that led to new leadership, which have some critics accusing the network of losing its credibility.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Being mayor offers countless opportunities to shine a light on workers and support unions.—
Terri Gerstein,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The impact Each missed opportunity to add or retain a star has saved the Red Sox countless millions.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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