as in countless
too many to be counted
untold generations have lived and died in this ancient land
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Recent Examples of untold
But for the first time in years, there is a tiny sliver of hope emanating from Gaza—a hope that there may be just enough courage in Gaza to vomit out a Hamas leadership that has caused untold suffering, murder and destruction over so many years.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Bernadette’s (Jessica Matten) assignment with the border patrol goes violently astray, snaring her in the web of a drug-running and human-trafficking ranch owner who has an untold number of her colleagues on the payroll.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
The data that drives those forecasts informs the calculations for an untold number of property insurance policies in the country, helping to channel billions of dollars in aid to home and business owners in the aftermath of natural disasters.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2025
Then came another wait to dump their loads — an untold number of incinerated living room sets, teddy bears, running shoes and other detritus, spilling into a final resting place.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Bernadette’s (Jessica Matten) assignment with the border patrol goes violently astray, snaring her in the web of a drug-running and human-trafficking ranch owner who has an untold number of her colleagues on the payroll.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
The data that drives those forecasts informs the calculations for an untold number of property insurance policies in the country, helping to channel billions of dollars in aid to home and business owners in the aftermath of natural disasters.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2025
Then came another wait to dump their loads — an untold number of incinerated living room sets, teddy bears, running shoes and other detritus, spilling into a final resting place.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untold
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This week, on the Billboard charts, Cowboy Carter gains dramatically, fueled by a surge in interest, which follows extensive media coverage and countless videos and photos that have been shared by attendees.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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To find the softest mattress possible for every personal preference, our team caught countless hours of sleep and kept the below factors in mind.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2025
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