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Recent Examples of hundreds
Scouts spend hundreds of days on the road each year—long drives, cheap hotels, fast food.
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Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Cairo has leveraged the Suez Canal’s strategic location to host many subsea cables linking Europe and Asia, generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually in transit and licensing fees.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Larson wrote the music, book, and lyrics for the show, writing hundreds of songs that dwindled to the show's final 42.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The head of Canal+, France’s largest film producer, has said the studio will no longer work with hundreds of cinema professionals, who signed a petition voicing concern over the growing influence of the studio’s rightwing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Originally designed to target and wipe out cancer by reprogramming the patient’s immune cells, CAR T is now being offered to patients in hundreds of clinical trials for autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis, lupus, Graves’ disease, vasculitis, and many others.
—Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026
Sacramento’s political establishment backed Maple’s challenger, and hundreds of thousands of dollars poured into the race.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Tennessee’s Republican Legislature redrew Memphis’ congressional district, splitting the majority-Black city into three GOP-leaning districts tied to mostly white, rural communities hundreds of miles away.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Israel has since carried out hundreds of airstrikes and launched a ground invasion of southern Lebanon, capturing dozens of towns and villages along the border.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Cairo has leveraged the Suez Canal’s strategic location to host many subsea cables linking Europe and Asia, generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually in transit and licensing fees.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Larson wrote the music, book, and lyrics for the show, writing hundreds of songs that dwindled to the show's final 42.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The head of Canal+, France’s largest film producer, has said the studio will no longer work with hundreds of cinema professionals, who signed a petition voicing concern over the growing influence of the studio’s rightwing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Originally designed to target and wipe out cancer by reprogramming the patient’s immune cells, CAR T is now being offered to patients in hundreds of clinical trials for autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis, lupus, Graves’ disease, vasculitis, and many others.
—Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026
Sacramento’s political establishment backed Maple’s challenger, and hundreds of thousands of dollars poured into the race.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Tennessee’s Republican Legislature redrew Memphis’ congressional district, splitting the majority-Black city into three GOP-leaning districts tied to mostly white, rural communities hundreds of miles away.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Israel has since carried out hundreds of airstrikes and launched a ground invasion of southern Lebanon, capturing dozens of towns and villages along the border.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hundreds
Noun
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Although Dot is not around anymore, a guest book inside the small museum is filled with names from dozens of countries.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Levi’s went on a prolific streak of collaborations by releasing three collections with Nike and Jordan Brand from last July through January, and during that time and onward denim has been popping up on loads more in-line releases under the Nike umbrella.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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There’s plenty of space in the rear too, with loads of head and legroom for adult passengers.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Beatbot iSkim Robotic Pool Skimmer Deal Beatbot's entry-level pool skimmer is an extremely capable machine, with a large nine-liter basket to hold tons of leaves and debris.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Every year, the global food industry generates millions of tons of oyster shells.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Many commencement speakers are given honorary degrees, but the prestige associated with such matters has declined over the years; six-figure piles of cash surely seem more useful than an ersatz doctorate given to an accomplished alumnus or once-local homegirl.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Most earwig problems begin outside, where damp piles of leaves, firewood or other debris create an attractive environment for the insects.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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There are lots of different reasons for this very same behavior.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Floor-to-ceiling windows let in lots of natural light, the blackout curtains work well, and the beds are both supportive and plush.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Maybe a whole roast chicken appeared, or its meat was folded into a gooey casserole with a few peas and carrot chunks.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Aim for at least an hour of daily activity, even if it’s broken up into shorter chunks throughout the day, Drake recommended.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
12 May 2026
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“Hundreds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hundreds. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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