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 California Department of Justice formally proposed the regulations in the spring of 2025 after numerous meetings with stakeholders to discuss potential regulation of games.
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Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Another reason Massanutten shines as a family destination is its numerous ski-in, ski-out lodging options.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Cannon and Lee testified in numerous State Farm legal proceedings as expert witnesses.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
In an investigation with numerous dead ends, the footage was expected to be crucial in helping law enforcement move the case forward, experts say.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Another reason Massanutten shines as a family destination is its numerous ski-in, ski-out lodging options.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Cannon and Lee testified in numerous State Farm legal proceedings as expert witnesses.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
In an investigation with numerous dead ends, the footage was expected to be crucial in helping law enforcement move the case forward, experts say.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
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The public health department said those poisoned have included many Spanish, Mixteco and Mandarin Chinese speakers, and the state in response has expanded their warnings in different languages.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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After the Bondi attacks, many in the Jewish community said Albanese had not done enough to stamp out antisemitism that had worsened since Israel sought to avenge Hamas’ murderous attack.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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The PhD student, originally from Turkey and on a valid F-1 student visa, was shuttled through multiple states following her arrest and suffered a series of asthma attacks without adequate medical care, according to her attorneys.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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If multiple hypotheses work to explain the data equally well but one conflicts with reality in some other realm (and the other doesn’t), the one that’s valid across the widest range of applicability is superior.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her authority has been challenged in several high-profile cases, diminishing hopes in both progressive and populist MAGA circles for tough antitrust enforcement.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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While Walker took home the award, several members of Seattle’s defense turned in MVP-level efforts.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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But the extent of Epstein’s connections to seemingly countless powerful individuals in numerous fields, including media, validates the feeling that some Epstein obsessives have shared.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Coca Michelle, a celebrity nail artist known for her ornate 3D elements, has collaborated with Cardi on countless special-occasion sets (from the Met Gala to Paris Fashion Week).—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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