as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
Pelley said of Weiss in a heated meeting with Bilton, according to numerous sources.
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Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
His attorney could not be reached for comment after numerous attempts by Fox News Digital.
—Kelsie Cairns , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The Transportation Security Administration has deployed the latest facial recognition technology at security checkpoints at numerous airports.
—Vijayan Asari, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
That system has been a source of concern for Democrats in the dramatic gubernatorial race, as some have worried that the party could be locked out of the November election if the vote were to be split among the more numerous Democratic candidates.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 2 June 2026
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Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
His attorney could not be reached for comment after numerous attempts by Fox News Digital.
—Kelsie Cairns , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The Transportation Security Administration has deployed the latest facial recognition technology at security checkpoints at numerous airports.
—Vijayan Asari, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
That system has been a source of concern for Democrats in the dramatic gubernatorial race, as some have worried that the party could be locked out of the November election if the vote were to be split among the more numerous Democratic candidates.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
Adjective
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Just like many locals have pitched in to make the PB Arts Center a creative, usable hub, businesses across Pacific Beach have stepped up for the gala as well.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Case for buying Unlike with many bad teams, which tend to perform poorly all over the field, this Red Sox team has mostly been kneecapped by one obvious, overwhelming flaw.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The United States and Iran agreed to a ceasefire on April 7, but tensions have remained high, and the two sides have launched attacks on each other multiple times.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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According to the statement, Xcel has identified resource adequacy as a growing concern for several years and has proposed multiple solutions, including a near-term procurement plan designed to add 3,800 megawatts of new generation capacity.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Federal aviation officials are investigating the crash, which involved a couple that had just been married, according to a WSB-TV interview with several members of the groom’s family.—
Samantha Hogan,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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The backstory The Ritz-Carlton Maldives opening is bittersweet for followers of Kerry Hill, the late, venerated Australian architect responsible for some of the most legendary hotels in the last quarter-century (including several Aman properties and The Datai Langkawi).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Nowadays, there are countless opportunities for audiences to see celebrities, on TikToks, live streams, and yes, magazine shoots, so an album cover can serve a different purpose.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
1 June 2026
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That’s the image that has played in the imaginations of ad men, the fashion biz, pop stars, artists and countless others in the last 70-plus years.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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