as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
While the numerous tremors may be unsettling, two experts say the earthquake swarm is far from unusual for the region.
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The upgrades on Starship are numerous.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Some came from testimonies provided directly to the researchers, while others were gathered in numerous meetings with medical experts, lawyers representing some of the victims, and others.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Ross' work led to the club hosting numerous big-time events.
—Don Bell, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The upgrades on Starship are numerous.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Some came from testimonies provided directly to the researchers, while others were gathered in numerous meetings with medical experts, lawyers representing some of the victims, and others.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Ross' work led to the club hosting numerous big-time events.
—Don Bell, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
Adjective
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With Snell set to go as many as five innings in what was expected to be his final minor league rehab start, the Dodgers elected to have the two-time Cy Young Award winner do the work on the Dodger Stadium mound instead and the rust was evident.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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While Spain offers a European setting, many eclipse chasers are eyeing destinations like Tunisia and Egypt for their very long totalities and very high chances of clear skies.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The outlet reported that in 2020, Brown fired multiple rounds at Boston police officers while already on probation in a separate case.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Young amateur pitchers will generally face multiple teams that don’t have a left-handed batter in the lineup over the course of a short season.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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His own aspirations have pulled him in several directions.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The move comes after Qatar made several previous attempts to send shipments through Hormuz, but eventually the tankers turned around.—
Stephen Stapczynski,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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There are plenty of moms who’ve spent countless hours driving, feeding and motivating their sports-playing sons and daughters through highs and lows.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Mothers show up for their families in countless ways — planning milestone birthdays, traveling across the world for surprise reunions, cheering at school recitals and creating homes filled with love.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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