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
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
However, ticks go through several stages in their life cycle while feeding on different animal hosts like mice and deer.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
While several non-binary performers have won Tonys in the past, Qween Jean is the first trans winner.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 June 2026
Lokudu and several of his colleagues work all day at the hospital treating an influx of patients.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
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Adjective
The outdoor kitchen also comes in several color options, so homeowners can create a look that complements their outdoor space.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
However, ticks go through several stages in their life cycle while feeding on different animal hosts like mice and deer.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
While several non-binary performers have won Tonys in the past, Qween Jean is the first trans winner.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 June 2026
Lokudu and several of his colleagues work all day at the hospital treating an influx of patients.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for several
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Her building in Zelenograd was just one of many hit in a mass wave of Ukrainian drone strikes on May 17.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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After the Fever led by as many as 12 in the second half, the Liberty stormed back, capitalizing on Indiana turnovers to secure an 83-75 victory.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Officials at the Air Resources Board then spent the last several months drafting and revising the plan voted on this week, which received considerable feedback from oil and gas companies, environmental groups, lobbyists and lawmakers all jockeying for different priorities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The mature crowd is a mix of Parisians and tourists speaking various languages; their common bond being a love of liquor mixed by the best of the best.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Her agency offers various programs like caregiver support and meal services, along with opportunities to exercise the mind.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Several local restaurants, a huge FIFA store and numerous activations are part of the grounds.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Trump has attended numerous sporting events since beginning his second term, including the Super Bowl in New Orleans two seasons ago, the Daytona 500 and the Ryder Cup.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Sony is underway on a search for a new star and other cast members.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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An Orange County man downed 2 quarts of Jack Daniel’s before firing a gun multiple times inside his Laguna Niguel home, forcing terrified relatives to flee.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Three deputies fired their guns, and the man was struck multiple times.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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The explosion came on the eve of New Glenn's fourth launch from Cape Canaveral following a mission in April that ended with mixed results.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Johnson County Parks and Recreation is hosting the inaugural KC Unity Cup, a 7v7 adult mixed gender soccer tournament on June 6 and 7.—
Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Ginsberg first read the titular entry in Howl and Other Poems at San Francisco’s Six Gallery in 1955, and the work anthologized a year later by fellow poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti as the fourth entry in the City Lights Bookstore imprint with its distinctive slender binding and black-and-white cover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Similar to the Michelin Guide for restaurants, Forbes’ anonymous inspectors rate and reviews luxury hotels, helping travelers discover distinctive destinations around the world.—
Drew Jackson,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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“Several.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/several. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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