as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
Ed Igoe, a Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, said numerous people called authorities to report one person had been shot.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Mid-week premieres sold out at numerous locations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the series has spawned numerous spinoffs, set in Los Angeles, New Orleans and Hawaii, as well as one focused on fan-favorite characters Tony and Ziva David (Cote de Pablo).
—Jim Halterman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Over time, Drake became a regular headline performer on numerous cruise lines, traveling extensively across global itineraries.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Mid-week premieres sold out at numerous locations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the series has spawned numerous spinoffs, set in Los Angeles, New Orleans and Hawaii, as well as one focused on fan-favorite characters Tony and Ziva David (Cote de Pablo).
—Jim Halterman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Over time, Drake became a regular headline performer on numerous cruise lines, traveling extensively across global itineraries.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
Adjective
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In interviews with more than a dozen Jewish voters across the country, spanning a range of political ideologies, ages, and backgrounds, many described feeling increasingly disconnected from both parties.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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To be fair, all these components are present in Court Street Grocers’ standard Italian combo, too—but the result, in that case, is less adjacent to perfection, with too many strong notes competing for the same frequencies.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The figure cited in his post and a recent news release comes from a John Locke Foundation analysis that looked at property tax revenue across multiple counties over roughly a decade — not from Cabarrus County alone.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Mullin comes into office at a time when public support for the president’s immigration agenda has fallen after a year of high-profile operations in multiple American cities.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Current, winners of the NWSL Shield last season, had several more offensive chances than the Stars and put a shot on goal in the first minute of the game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Ronnie Moyers heard the bird hammering in the woods one morning in late February, several weeks before the species usually shows up in Virginia’s western highlands.—
Sarah Kaplan,
Washington Post,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For countless generations, humanity’s skyward gaze has revealed a heavenly abyss.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Mar. 2026
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These three designs have served as templates for countless brands and designers over the past 100 years, who have either reinterpreted them or sought to recreate the originals.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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