as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
Horowitz was one of numerous Variety staffers who braved the Interstate 10 freeway to make the trek out past Palm Springs.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
But with his message of peace, Leo only is communicating what numerous popes before him have done.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The child was lifted out once inside the park — and walked on her own once inside the park, numerous outlets reported.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Where redistricting efforts were denied Governors, lawmakers or partisan officials pushed for congressional redistricting in numerous states.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
But with his message of peace, Leo only is communicating what numerous popes before him have done.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The child was lifted out once inside the park — and walked on her own once inside the park, numerous outlets reported.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Where redistricting efforts were denied Governors, lawmakers or partisan officials pushed for congressional redistricting in numerous states.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
Adjective
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Harris is a beautiful, singular place, where many fascinating things converge.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Protect your boundaries with care, explain what is comfortable, and suggest another way to support everyone without exposing too many details.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The schedule at 4 North is similar to other units in the jail, with inmate counts multiple times a day.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Observers have put forth several explanations for her approach.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 16-team field is set following the Play-In Tournament, which featured several close games.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chris Martin performs onstage in front of countless celebrities at the 2026 Heart Gala in Los Angeles on April 18.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to its high altitude and exceptionally dark skies, this location offers stunning views of the Milky Way and countless stars.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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