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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Footage posted on social media by attendees shows several rows in the venue cleared after the fall, according to the outlet.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
After taking his measurements, a research coordinator handed him an iPad to play several games designed to test his cognitive skills.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Thunderstorms also threatened several regions.
—CBS News, 21 June 2026
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For several years now – perhaps even a decade or more – Justin Bieber has been looking to shed his teen idol image.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Footage posted on social media by attendees shows several rows in the venue cleared after the fall, according to the outlet.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
After taking his measurements, a research coordinator handed him an iPad to play several games designed to test his cognitive skills.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Thunderstorms also threatened several regions.
—CBS News, 21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for several
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After settling along India’s west coast, many Parsis built their lives as merchants in bustling ports.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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But James Bosworth, the founder of Hxagon, a company that provides political risk analysis in Latin America, said many leaders in the region have come to tough-on-crime policies on their own.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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But bringing Lestat into the present introduced a different challenge.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The program is not so different to some policies already pursued by the current Labour government.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told Fox News Digital that investigators and the FBI have examined numerous ransom communications throughout the case, with some determined to be fraudulent and others considered potentially credible.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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There are numerous reasons for the housing shortage, but one of the most important is the sharp decline in development after the financial crisis of 2008.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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At the time of my visit in January 2026, the premium floors at the top had been most recently renovated, in addition to pool terrace rooms, various restaurants, and the lobby lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The group does not have data on how many accounts there are, but multiple large employers, including Delta Air Lines, AutoNation, Best Buy, and Starbucks, offer them.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Deep Conditioning Mask—a multiple Readers' Choice Award winner—earns its devoted following.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Barnacles, mussels, clams, algae and other warm-seawater-dwelling fauna and flora have latched onto oil tankers hundreds of massive oil tankers anchored in the Persian Gulf over the past several months.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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This handheld vacuum has a lightweight design and strong suction to clean debris in hard-to-reach areas behind the couch, in the car, and other hard-to-reach areas.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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For many Haitian fans, there were mixed emotions in a country that has long had a soft spot for Brazil’s soccer team.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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For her first appearance at the Royal Ascot in three years, Middleton paired the neutral, beige heels with a bright yellow Roksanda dress featuring a distinctive bow detail at the shoulder and a midi-length skirt.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Unlike many symmetrical cuts, the pear shape has a distinctive sense of direction, creating movement and lending a stronger visual identity.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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“Several.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/several. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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