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
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
On May 11, the actor and several industry union leaders submitted a letter to Trump insisting on the need for tax incentives, not tolls.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
McBride wrote the premiere’s cold open — in which Elijah murders a preacher while robbing his collection box, then assumes his identity — several years ago.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 May 2025
The prophecy has sparked the imagination of believers, Catholic and otherwise, at several successions of popes.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 May 2025
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Despite Halle giving the court several instances of violence and providing post-assault photos, her victimhood is being denied by many.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
On May 11, the actor and several industry union leaders submitted a letter to Trump insisting on the need for tax incentives, not tolls.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
McBride wrote the premiere’s cold open — in which Elijah murders a preacher while robbing his collection box, then assumes his identity — several years ago.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 May 2025
The prophecy has sparked the imagination of believers, Catholic and otherwise, at several successions of popes.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 May 2025
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“Several.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/several. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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