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Definition of severalnext
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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adjective (2)

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
Adjective
Costello is one of several Maine Democrats who see the fall of Graham Platner's Senate campaign as an opportunity to represent Maine in Washington. — Tamara Keith, NPR, 14 July 2026 Aqua Penny’s, one of several eateries from Penny and Doug Mufuka’s Thai restaurant roster, served its last dinner on Saturday, Doug confirmed. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Candidates affiliated with Democratic Socialists of America, an organization well to the left of the Democratic Party, have scored wins in several of the party’s competitive primaries. — Kirk McClure, Fortune, 14 July 2026 Cervera, who voted against the plan, made several back-to-back motions in an effort to eliminate top-level positions with mixed success. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for several
Recent Examples of Synonyms for several
  1. many
  2. different
  3. numerous
  4. various
  5. multiple
  6. other
  7. mixed
  8. distinctive
Adjective
  • The lawsuit alleges the replacement tickets many fans were given by StubHub were worse than their original tickets.
    — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • James Stavridis, a retired US Navy admiral who had sailed through the Strait of Hormuz many times, agreed.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of many
Adjective
  • While some states allow residents to package sharps in secure containers and throw them away in household trash, Massachusetts takes a different approach.
    — Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
  • Enjoy socializing and talking to people from different backgrounds.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 July 2026
Definition of different
Adjective
  • Sarah Buck, Chicago Driving has become harder The rapid increase in bike lanes has made driving much more difficult and tedious, with numerous delays due to many streets being reduced to one lane in busy areas.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Despite numerous myths, a cat's fur color does not impact its personality traits.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of numerous
Adjective
  • This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • Officials at Gustavo Fricke Hospital said five people — including two babies — were admitted with various traumatic injuries that were not life-threatening.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of various
Adjective
  • Since the audit tool was introduced, multiple departments have announced arrests of officers across the state, signaling a level of misuse that may have previously gone undetected.
    — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • Matthew and Elena Kittle filed the lawsuit July 2 against The Bay Club, an upscale club with multiple locations, including one in El Segundo, just south of Los Angeles.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Definition of multiple
Adjective
  • The latest in Houston Salgado Araujo, 52, was driving to work with three other construction crew members when unmarked vehicles carrying federal agents began following his van, his family said.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • To celebrate 25 years of her career in the music industry, and debut album The Spirit Room, the singer-songwriter has announced Everywhere and Back Again, an EP of some of her biggest hits that have been reimagined by other artists.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
Definition of other
Adjective
  • In Salinas, the hot temperature of 82 degrees came matched the same mark previously reached in 1999, 1979 and 1954 and came mixed with a humidity that was higher than 70%, according to the weather service.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • Its charm features a casting of the Liberty Bell and 250 mixed-cut rubies, per Netflix.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • The wine itself is distinctive due to its high percentage of Cabernet Franc (up to 55 percent), and also known for its long aging potential (15 to 50 years, and more for great vintages).
    — Lewis Chester, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
  • After a fire—rumored to have been set by a disgruntled former suitor of one of the Gangotena daughters—badly damaged the mansion, Italian architects rebuilt it in the early 20th century, giving it its distinctive Neoclassical character.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
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