as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
Police began receiving numerous reports around 4:30 p.m. indicating several people were allegedly trying to use the phony currency at various stores, according to Capt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police Department.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
The label has caught the attention of numerous stars who have spotted wearing it, including Kandi Buruss, Chloe Bailey, Jennifer Hudson, Sherri Shepherd, Porsha Williams, and Lizzo.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
De Waal has written numerous books about Africa, including several on Sudan, which is also currently beset by war and hunger.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Like the fact that Annie told me she’s had no success connecting with Tennessee lawmakers like U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn about the situation, despite numerous attempts.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
The label has caught the attention of numerous stars who have spotted wearing it, including Kandi Buruss, Chloe Bailey, Jennifer Hudson, Sherri Shepherd, Porsha Williams, and Lizzo.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
De Waal has written numerous books about Africa, including several on Sudan, which is also currently beset by war and hunger.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Like the fact that Annie told me she’s had no success connecting with Tennessee lawmakers like U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn about the situation, despite numerous attempts.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
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At the present time, in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its shakeup of oil and gas markets, there is a struggle for many nations between securing supplies for immediate, short-term energy needs and pursuing policies driven by climate concerns.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This comes on the heels of a series in which many mistakes contributed to the Yankees being swept by the Marlins for the first time in history.—
Dhani Joseph,
New York Times,
5 Aug. 2025
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In recent years, Netflix has opted to release its most popular shows in multiple parts.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Kinetic Content, which produces Love Is Blind, has sent out multiple casting notices for the show to Philadelphia singles.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Detectives have reached out to several police agencies across the country to discuss various suspects and cases that have any similarities to the Fleming case, the release states.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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Turmeric's active ingredient, curcumin, may offer several skin health benefits.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Astronomers believe this record-breaking speed is the result of countless gravitational encounters during its interstellar voyage.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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That’s just a bit of an issue amid the team’s seemingly countless (and ever-growing) list of on-field deficiencies.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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