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
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
In this situation, an RV has remained parked on a public street for several months and has received citations related to these violations.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The event was put on hold for several minutes as medical professionals tended to Vonn and waited for a helicopter to carry her off the mountain.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
People trudged through heavy snow in several parts of the country to cast their votes.
—Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
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The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
In this situation, an RV has remained parked on a public street for several months and has received citations related to these violations.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The event was put on hold for several minutes as medical professionals tended to Vonn and waited for a helicopter to carry her off the mountain.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
People trudged through heavy snow in several parts of the country to cast their votes.
—Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Several.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/several. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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