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adjective (1)

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
Concerns over the safety of AI models and their lab tests have been raised after several incidents this summer where AI agents went rogue during testing. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 Five people were killed, and several injured, including the two pilots aboard. — Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 Apparently, her mother’s brand has a burgeoning fan base in the WAGs of several drivers, notably George Russell’s fiancèe Carmen Montero Mundt. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Horn has also met several times with the leader of Naleraq, Greenland’s populist pro-independence political party. — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 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
  • Quijano faced many of the same charges, including murder, kidnapping and conspiracy.
    — Madison Scott, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The crowd responded enthusiastically to the proposal, and many of the president’s supporters expressed delight at the prospect of receiving $5,000.
    — Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of many
Adjective
  • Last month, Congo began vaccinating health and other front-line workers with the Ervebo vaccine that was effective in past Ebola outbreaks caused by a different, more common type called Zaire.
    — JEAN-YVES KAMALE, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Indian dark and African dark were a different story altogether, seeming to hold something more sinister.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of different
Adjective
  • Researchers have conducted more than 120 clinical trials of mRNA cancer vaccines since the early 2000s, investigating their potential against numerous cancer types.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The inspector reported numerous issues with food safety, including improper holding temperatures, improper thawing practices, moldy limes and unsafe storage.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of numerous
Adjective
  • After Kubiak became head coach in Las Vegas, rather than promoting from within, coach Mike Macdonald hired Fleury, who has an interesting background and has worked under Shanahan in various roles since 2019.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • At the recent inauguration, JION became part of Jülich UNified Infrastructure for Quantum computing (JUNIQ), which provides access to various quantum systems connected to JSC’s high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of various
Adjective
  • Instead of just having multiple properties, the goal is to create sustainable cash flow to fund freedom.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Cornerbacks Rodrick Pleasant and Scooter Jackson appeared to get beat on multiple routes downfield, but they were bailed out by poor throws or receivers dropping passes.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of multiple
Adjective
  • Blue laws in Arkansas included bans on card games, hunting, horse racing and other activities on Sundays.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The back end should be able to move the puck better and avoid long stretches in their own end, and assuming relative health, other players like Braden Schneider will no longer have to play too high in the lineup.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of other
Adjective
  • Kids of mixed ages organized their own games and made up their own rules, while adults stayed mostly on the sidelines or stayed away entirely.
    — Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • But the tenth and final iteration will see a return of many cast members, who have mixed views on the show’s practices.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • That copper complex is also responsible for the formula’s distinctive blue hue, while glycerin and two forms of hyaluronic acid draw in moisture for an immediate plumping effect.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
  • During the traditional preparation process, calcium is added, which gives the jelly its distinctive firm and rubbery texture.
    — Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
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“Several.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/several. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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