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
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 June 2025
While this list includes several nationwide chains, local smoothie spots near you may be serving up special deals, too.
Planet Smoothie
Planet Smoothie VIP Rewards members can redeem one free 20-ounce Lunar Lemonade at Planet Smoothie on Saturday.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 June 2025
The Sun Sentinel published several quotes from President Trump regarding him sending the National Guard to Los Angeles against street protesters.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2025
The company also delayed its break-even target by two years due to setbacks in the development timelines for several key products.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Yet despite the new commitment and the backdrop of war in the Middle East and Ukraine, several countries, including Canada, France, and Italy, will likely struggle to meet the 5% target, experts said.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 June 2025
While this list includes several nationwide chains, local smoothie spots near you may be serving up special deals, too.
Planet Smoothie
Planet Smoothie VIP Rewards members can redeem one free 20-ounce Lunar Lemonade at Planet Smoothie on Saturday.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 June 2025
The Sun Sentinel published several quotes from President Trump regarding him sending the National Guard to Los Angeles against street protesters.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2025
The company also delayed its break-even target by two years due to setbacks in the development timelines for several key products.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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“Several.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/several. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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