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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
On the contrary, Atlanta United, which started play in 2017, got the All-Star Game in its second year after smashing several attendance records. — Kamran Nia july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 The mechanism is a delay in a platform on which several anticipated businesses depend. — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The state of Florida offers several databases where patients can check on the histories of doctors and their practices. — Ella Moore july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 Walsh continued to pursue acting and went on to appear in several films, including Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) and Beauty & the Briefcase (2010). — Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 22 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 rest were overseas — many of them belonging to impoverished locals living in conflict zones or economically depressed regions where other employment options are scarce.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • While board member David Westbrook said a moratorium was unnecessary, many were in agreement with the crowd of concerned parents.
    — Julianna Mejia July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of many
Adjective
  • That proposal calls for allowing a citizen in family court to ask for a different judge without having to provide a reason.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • The sky-high payments could be caused by a lot of different things — buyers wanting big cars, low credit scores pushing monthly payments higher or high credit scores allowing for bigger loans.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of different
Adjective
  • However, these techniques are complex and involve numerous processes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • The San Diego Wave’s inability to finish any of their numerous scoring chances Sunday contributed to a 2-0 defeat on a hot and humid afternoon in Mission Valley.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
Definition of numerous
Adjective
  • Dubai International Airport, a central global transport hub, was forced to temporarily close in March, while various airlines, including British Airways and Emirates paused flights to the destination.
    — Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • This move continues their strategy of bolstering their pitching pipeline through various acquisition methods.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of various
Adjective
  • Garcia drove into Elk Grove, where he was chased by multiple law enforcement patrol cars and helicopters, according to the DA’s Office.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
  • That brings little relief to the residents because Northwood Ravin has multiple other developments planned in the area.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of multiple
Adjective
  • The Big Bend Sector has not experienced the high number of border crossings seen in recent years in other areas farther south along the Rio Grande or in Arizona or California, owing to the remote and challenging terrain on both sides of the border.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Today, some bright spots aside, the Art Deco District’s historic commercial spine is a drab length of vacant and unkempt storefronts, smoke shops, liquor stores, fast-food outlets, cheap T-shirt emporia and other varieties of tourist trap.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of other
Adjective
  • Sarah Dempster, an architect for Populous, said other baseball stadium projects in Atlanta, Chicago and Denver have successfully created walkable mixed-use districts around stadiums that are unique to their cities.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • As examples of the mismanagement, Yiannas noted the outbreak’s extreme size—already well over double the typical number of cases seen in recent years—as well as mixed messaging and confusion among consumers.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • Its distinctive, colorful spots are created by a combination of chemistry, geology and climate.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • This particular iteration showcases Chopard’s signature Lucent steel and ethical rose gold on the giant 44 mm case and integrated bracelet, giving it a distinctive two-tone look.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 July 2026
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“Several.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/several. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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