as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
She's had numerous surgeries (her first at the age of 21) including deep excisions on her bowel, colon, liver, and ovaries.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Mixed among the numerous switches of play out to Estevao on the right flank were a sharp backheel on the edge of the Leverkusen box and even a nonchalant shoulder pass down into the Brazilian’s feet.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Artificial Intelligence can be found in numerous digital assistants; some are voice-based, others are on-device clients that help sift through information to offer better feedback and present options.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Tamura provided his license and registration, but officers discovered that his license had been indefinitely suspended in 2023 due to numerous traffic violations.
—Amanda Jackson, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Mixed among the numerous switches of play out to Estevao on the right flank were a sharp backheel on the edge of the Leverkusen box and even a nonchalant shoulder pass down into the Brazilian’s feet.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Artificial Intelligence can be found in numerous digital assistants; some are voice-based, others are on-device clients that help sift through information to offer better feedback and present options.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Tamura provided his license and registration, but officers discovered that his license had been indefinitely suspended in 2023 due to numerous traffic violations.
—Amanda Jackson, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
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The company has many sustainability initiatives, including scaling its use of sustainable aviation fuel, optimizing its routes for fuel efficiency and reducing its energy usage in ground operations.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Almost the entire population in Gaza has been displaced, with many forced to move multiple times.—
From Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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Employees have filed a slew of occupational safety and health complaints about the facility with authorities — often multiple per month — prompting state investigations.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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Patients juggling multiple MyChart accounts or moving across systems want one login.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Jessica’s house is one of several residences featured on the Filson Historical Society’s 31st annual house tour.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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The city offers several internet providers that serve different needs and budgets.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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According to longtime manager Paul Rosenberg, the idea of an Eminem documentary has been pitched countless times throughout the years.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Old Navy Mid-Rise Wow Baggy Wide-Leg Jeans Take a walk on the wide-leg side, á la Naomi Watts, Joanna Gaines, and countless other stars, with these relaxed jeans from Old Navy.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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