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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
Within several of her specialty store clients, however, Bugatchi has negotiated a larger presence. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 The Bucs added four new starters and several prominent rotational players through the draft and free agency. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026 Cummings is seen on video firing several shots after the mayhem began, according to the feds, though he’s not accused of striking anyone with his bullets. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026 Government forces claimed advances on several fronts on Monday. — Becky Anderson, CNN Money, 8 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
  • Hilton also sees potential in many levels of the business throughout the region.
    — Warren Masilamony, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Over the years, Steinem wrote for many outlets, and became a best-selling author, publishing a memoir, My Life on the Road in 2015.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of many
Adjective
  • The system administrator should have different capabilities than a patrol officer.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Chaparral features interchangeable cargo pods, enabling operators to adapt the aircraft for different missions without altering its core platform.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 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
  • Her body was found Monday morning in the waters near Hagley Landing, a boat ramp leading to the Waccamaw River in the small town of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, following an extensive search involving hundreds of people and multiple agencies.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Neither club had announced the deal as of early Wednesday afternoon, but multiple sources confirmed to the Miami Herald that the trade was done and Allen was headed to Chicago.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 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 9 Sep. 2026.

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