as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
In response, in recent months, there were numerous cases of vandalism or arson of Tesla facilities or vehicles in the U.S., as well as waves of peaceful protests at Tesla stores and service centers in North America and Europe.
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Among numerous ongoing cases, Johnson v. NCAA was filed in 2019 in Pennsylvania and seeks to have athletes classified as employees who are entitled to minimum wage compensation.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Despite the widespread emotional response to Lector's video and numerous comments expressing interest, a second clip from the creator revealed a heartbreaking update: Lector has yet to receive any interest or visits from potential adopters.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Among numerous ongoing cases, Johnson v. NCAA was filed in 2019 in Pennsylvania and seeks to have athletes classified as employees who are entitled to minimum wage compensation.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Despite the widespread emotional response to Lector's video and numerous comments expressing interest, a second clip from the creator revealed a heartbreaking update: Lector has yet to receive any interest or visits from potential adopters.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
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Also in limbo are Olympic sports many of those athletes play and that serve as the main pipeline for a U.S. team that has won the most medals at every Olympics since the downfall of the Soviet Union.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Looking for buyers Blue Diamond will consolidate its local manufacturing operations into other facilities in Turlock and Salida — which are nearer, Rockwell said, to many of the cooperative’s almond farmers.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Jones was booked at the Kenton County jail and faces multiple charges, including alcohol intoxication in a public place, disorderly conduct, and assault of a police officer or a probation officer.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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With this in mind, Marsh noted that her firm has been retained by multiple schools over the past two years to conduct Title IX risk assessments.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Russia has sharply expanded its own drone and missile production in the past year, allowing for mass attacks using several hundred projectiles at once.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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The administration had previously designated Tren de Aragua as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, while the Justice Department has several indictments accusing Maduro, Cabello and othe top regime members of leading Venezuela’s top narco-trafficking group known as the Soles Cartel.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Its special appeal lies not in overt complexity but in its unwavering consistency and broad appeal, serving as a significant gateway for countless consumers entering the world of tequila.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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And the annals of cinema are filled with countless iconic examples, from Cary Grant in North by Northwest to Tom Cruise in Risky Business to Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in Men in Black.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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