as in dozen
a considerable amount
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Recent Examples of hundred
The diner debuted on Santa Monica Boulevard, with hundreds of guests forming lines on opening day.
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Earlier this year, the Department of Government Efficiency found the VA had paid hundreds of thousands of dollars a month for website changes before canceling the contract and having an internal staffer take over.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Similarly, the energy industry supports hundreds of thousands of well-paying, blue-collar American jobs, and energy infrastructure development remains one of the most reliable drivers of economic opportunity in rural and urban areas.
—Albert R. Wynn, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2025
For Art Lovers London is home to hundreds of museums, but a few stand out from the rest.
—Ellen Lecompte, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Earlier this year, the Department of Government Efficiency found the VA had paid hundreds of thousands of dollars a month for website changes before canceling the contract and having an internal staffer take over.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Similarly, the energy industry supports hundreds of thousands of well-paying, blue-collar American jobs, and energy infrastructure development remains one of the most reliable drivers of economic opportunity in rural and urban areas.
—Albert R. Wynn, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2025
For Art Lovers London is home to hundreds of museums, but a few stand out from the rest.
—Ellen Lecompte, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hundred
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As of the 2020 parole hearing, Drummond had more than two dozen disciplinary issues in prison, including possession of a deadly weapon, assault, refusing a drug test and gang activity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Aug. 2025
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According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, her throat had been slit and more than two dozen defensive wounds were found on her body.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Following a first season of twists and turns (and a ton of points allowed), Canales and his crew are hoping to see improved returns from Ejiro Evero’s defense in 2025.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Original price: $495 For a simple desk that provides storage and won’t take up a ton of space, this Canal three-drawer desk is a strong choice.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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With a slew of new boutique hotels popping up along cobblestone streets, let Plaza Colón-facing Alma San Juan be at the top of your list.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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What followed was predictable: a slew of commentary, hot takes, and countless memes.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Devin Williams, who shouldn’t look back because a whole bunch of guys might be gaining on him.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
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From the first day of the month to the last, a bunch of titles are making way for the exit.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Hundred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hundred. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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