as in many
more than two but not very many
It took several weeks for the package to arrive. He arrived several hours ago.
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as in different
not the same, shared, or matching
After college, we each went our several ways.
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Recent Examples of several
Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The British actress has previously appeared in several movies and limited series, including Black Bag, One Day and This Is Going to Hurt, among others.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Here, the conservative justices have taken it upon themselves not just to interpret the law but to rewrite it to their own specifications, with consequences that will only come into full focus over the next several months and years.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Idan Fooks and injured several others.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
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The University of Pittsburgh will offer tuition-free education to eligible Pennsylvania residents at several of its regional campuses beginning in fall 2026.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The British actress has previously appeared in several movies and limited series, including Black Bag, One Day and This Is Going to Hurt, among others.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Here, the conservative justices have taken it upon themselves not just to interpret the law but to rewrite it to their own specifications, with consequences that will only come into full focus over the next several months and years.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Idan Fooks and injured several others.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
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“Several.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/several. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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