as in dozen
a considerable amount
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Recent Examples of hundred
Certain years there will be hundreds of people, other years less, but there is always a group ready to toast spring.
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Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Snow and heavy rain in Afghanistan often trigger flash floods that kill scores or even hundreds of people at a time.
—Abdul Qahar Afghan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
There used to be hundreds of small soda makers in Connecticut, with more than a half dozen just in New Britain.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
By 1997, the congregation had built a new church, something that Field said at the time helped push membership numbers into the hundreds.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Snow and heavy rain in Afghanistan often trigger flash floods that kill scores or even hundreds of people at a time.
—Abdul Qahar Afghan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
There used to be hundreds of small soda makers in Connecticut, with more than a half dozen just in New Britain.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
By 1997, the congregation had built a new church, something that Field said at the time helped push membership numbers into the hundreds.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hundred
Noun
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In Broadview, a few dozen gathered to commemorate the ritual outside alongside detainees.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hubbard broke out of six-way tie for the lead that included Tony Finau, among dozens of players hopeful of a win to get into the Masters next week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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KitKat is asking for the public's help after thieves made off with 12 tons of the company's chocolate — prompting the launch of a new tracking tool to help locate the missing shipment.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Industrial Revolution, supercharged by the Civil War, transformed Northeastern cities into denser and denser wooden tinderboxes filled with tons of humans more than capable of accidentally generating sparks.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Combined, the marijuana loads had a street value of about $675,000 in the United States, and high-quality weed could be worth two to three times higher in Europe, according to the CBP.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hospital’s closure has meant many workers are out of a job, patients are having to find other options for care, and nearby hospitals, including Rush Oak Park Hospital and Loretto Hospital, may face heavier patient loads.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The film adds a slew of new voice actors to the mix, like Brie Larson as Rosalina (sounding, perhaps, a little too much like Taylor-Joy’s Peach) and Donald Glover as Yoshi, a chaotic and enjoyable addition to the gang.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Deli Boys will return with its second season to Hulu on May 28, which will also feature a slew of new recurring and guest stars.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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And if a bunch of independent enthusiasts can uncover this much information with public tools, this fast, imagine what a properly coordinated and resourced regulatory effort could achieve.—
Nic Puckrin,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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There's a bunch of power lines down.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Hundred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hundred. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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