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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
The Rams and Bulldogs are both top-5 teams in Class 7A and top-100 teams in several national polls. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026 In Alabama, some voters decided several House races following the Supreme Court decision that limited portions of the Voting Rights Act and led several states in the South to take part in mid-decade redistricting. — Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 Other artists whose work is in the recent acquisition include several artists with significant ties to Baltimore, including Amy Sherald, Louis Fratino, Helen Frederick, Curran Hatleberg, Jae Ko, Paul Rucker, Oswaldo Guayasamín and Arvie Smith. — News Desk, Artforum, 11 Aug. 2026 After Josh Duggar allegedly molested several underage girls, including his sisters, claims that surfaced in 2015, their parents reportedly put locks on the doors. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 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
  • No off-season on the water While many people associate water rescues with summer, Lach said some of the Marine Unit's busiest months come after Labor Day.
    — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • His work has been featured in Time, Newsweek, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and many other newspapers and magazines.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of many
Adjective
  • Bert McCarty, a Clemson University professor of turfgrass science and management, said golfers like how top courses are so different — from incorporating the ocean in places near beaches to relying on inclines in the mountains.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The tour, which began in 1999, showcases Slamdance titles to different audiences around the country, expanding their reach beyond the traditional film hubs of Los Angeles and New York.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of different
Adjective
  • Over the years this bag has crippled numerous hotel bellmen attempting to lift it.
    — John Ficarra, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The numerous fires burning in the Northwest are spreading wildfire smoke and poor air quality across the western half of the country.
    — Michelle Simmons, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of numerous
Adjective
  • Since then, various reports of Ukrainian troops skirmishing with North Korean counterparts have emerged.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The deaths, attorney Tom Ford said, are preventable, tragic accidents, but despite years of advocacy from various safety organizations, an average of 37 children still die of vehicular heatstroke every year.
    — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of various
Adjective
  • Wednesday marked just the third game in MLB history where both leadoff hitters hit multiple home runs, including a leadoff home run, according to Elias Sports Bureau.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Experts say the best way to safeguard against such attacks is through multiple layers of security.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of multiple
Adjective
  • In a news release shared Tuesday, Verizon said that service interruptions affected people across Los Angeles County and other parts of the region after vandals cut multiple fiber cables.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Since Covid-19, average revenues among the ‘Big Six’ have increased by £189million, more than three times the increase at other Premier League clubs.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of other
Adjective
  • Cardinal Health – The drug and medical equipment distributor moved nearly 2% higher following its mixed fiscal fourth-quarter results .
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the work provides evidence for a mechanism that could eventually help engineers make CO₂ electrolyzers more selective, potentially reducing the costs associated with unwanted hydrogen and mixed products.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • Even before the war, the country had already developed a large legal profession, sophisticated corporate firms, and distinctive constitutional institutions, although European legal systems retained greater intellectual prestige.
    — Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The label’s mission emphasizes distinctive creative voices and stories that defy genre convention.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
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“Several.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/several. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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