as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
Details of the plea hearings During the plea hearings, which each lasted about an hour, the judge heard numerous examples of how union money was misspent.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
In addition to her work on Showtime at the Apollo, Shepard appeared in numerous television series, including A Different World, Baywatch, Baywatch Nights, NYPD Blue, Everybody Hates Chris, and Grey’s Anatomy, demonstrating a steady presence across decades of television.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The footage opens with a quiet scene of Paul and Chani (Zendaya) discussing what to name their child before transitioning into numerous battle sequences that show off the movie's epic scope.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Collins, 73, was elected in 1996 and has turned back numerous challenges from Democratic opponents over the years.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
In addition to her work on Showtime at the Apollo, Shepard appeared in numerous television series, including A Different World, Baywatch, Baywatch Nights, NYPD Blue, Everybody Hates Chris, and Grey’s Anatomy, demonstrating a steady presence across decades of television.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The footage opens with a quiet scene of Paul and Chani (Zendaya) discussing what to name their child before transitioning into numerous battle sequences that show off the movie's epic scope.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Collins, 73, was elected in 1996 and has turned back numerous challenges from Democratic opponents over the years.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
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Food and drink Though many larger chain hotels often defer to European cuisine to be indicative of high culture, SEA wisely does the opposite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Given toads held special significance of toads in many southwestern Chinese cultures, archaeologists had to deduce that the drum carried not only music, but deeper messages and meanings.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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The protections for Haitians were first granted in 2010 after a catastrophic earthquake and have been extended multiple times amid ongoing gang violence that has displaced more than a million people, according to court documents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Pitman did not respond to multiple interview requests early Monday evening, by which time the Gillyweeds Facebook page appeared to have been taken down.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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The actress struck several swanky poses on the red carpet, evoking old Hollywood glamour.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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In recent months, several female founders synonymous with the 2010s wave of millennial entrepreneurship have begun their second acts.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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The severity of the resulting injury depends on, among countless other variables, how the electricity enters the body, and where, and the path the current takes through it.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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Through his guidance, countless beginners found confidence, joy and a sense of belonging.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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