as in numerous
being of a large but indefinite number
a journey of many miles begins with a single step
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Recent Examples of many
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
The Chinese coffee company continued to operate many of its stores — and kept its name and logo.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
The Disney of the late '70s was a very different place from the modern-day multinational that can boast Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, a streaming service, and numerous theme parks among its many assets.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
The mid-game concert has seen many stars over the years, from Beyoncé to Katy Perry to last year's Kendrick Lamar.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 8 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The company says many first-time pilots are also surprised by how the aircraft feels in flight.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
The Chinese coffee company continued to operate many of its stores — and kept its name and logo.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
The Disney of the late '70s was a very different place from the modern-day multinational that can boast Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, a streaming service, and numerous theme parks among its many assets.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
The mid-game concert has seen many stars over the years, from Beyoncé to Katy Perry to last year's Kendrick Lamar.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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Later on Monday, Croft recalled seeing a large tent standing in the middle of the roadway while numerous law enforcement officers investigated the scene.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Later on, as some of the brightest extended objects visible with even the most primitive of telescopes, planetary nebulae are numerous and prominent in the catalogues of astronomers, with the first ones spotted way back in the 1700s.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Callella, 42, is accused of using a voice over internet protocol text and call application to surreptitiously reach out to the family, but authorities were able to link the phone number to his email address and, later, his residence, according to the complaint.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, however, the state wildlife commission doubled the number of available tags.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The PhD student, originally from Turkey and on a valid F-1 student visa, was shuttled through multiple states following her arrest and suffered a series of asthma attacks without adequate medical care, according to her attorneys.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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If multiple hypotheses work to explain the data equally well but one conflicts with reality in some other realm (and the other doesn’t), the one that’s valid across the widest range of applicability is superior.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Her authority has been challenged in several high-profile cases, diminishing hopes in both progressive and populist MAGA circles for tough antitrust enforcement.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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While Walker took home the award, several members of Seattle’s defense turned in MVP-level efforts.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the extent of Epstein’s connections to seemingly countless powerful individuals in numerous fields, including media, validates the feeling that some Epstein obsessives have shared.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Coca Michelle, a celebrity nail artist known for her ornate 3D elements, has collaborated with Cardi on countless special-occasion sets (from the Met Gala to Paris Fashion Week).—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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