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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The striking parallels between the two regimes have led many observers to turn their attention to Iran and question whether the ailing Khamenei could face a similar fate.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Panthers are pretty darn healthy this time of year compared to many teams, and that has undoubtedly helped.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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Weak shaking has been recorded and several residents reported experiencing the tremor in Ridgecrest and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Miami's Mario Cristobal served several roles at Alabama from assistant head coach to recruiting coordinator while being part of the 2015 championship that also included Lanning as a grad assistant.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The skin care brand counts celebrities like Eva Mendes, Jessica Chastain, Laura Dern, and more as fans, plus countless beauty editors and their moms, too.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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From Kazakhstan to Utah to Australia Tracey takes us on a journey in search of these semi-sacred places, meeting along the way countless people dedicated to preserving them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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