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
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Now, a decade after 19 Kids & Counting ended amid scandal, many of the Duggar children have grown up, married, and started families of their own.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 24 July 2025
But as with many AI applications, the technology moved faster than the safeguards.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Teachers could not use the internet in classes, which ruled out many teaching aids, such as explanatory videos, but the students were no less diligent and curious.
—Brooke Allen, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
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Noun
The vast majority of the 45 substantiated allegations against Wallace were alleged to have taken place many years ago.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Now, a decade after 19 Kids & Counting ended amid scandal, many of the Duggar children have grown up, married, and started families of their own.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 24 July 2025
But as with many AI applications, the technology moved faster than the safeguards.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Teachers could not use the internet in classes, which ruled out many teaching aids, such as explanatory videos, but the students were no less diligent and curious.
—Brooke Allen, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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Like the fact that Annie told me she’s had no success connecting with Tennessee lawmakers like U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn about the situation, despite numerous attempts.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Police said that businesses in Tempe, Ariz., have reported numerous instances of groups of men entering their stores dressed as employees and refusing to leave when asked.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Streets included in the network are focus areas in a citywide effort to curb the number of vehicle crashes with injuries.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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From the 1980s to the 2010s, a series of mergers and new ventures doubled the number of taxi companies to six: Yellow (merged with Roy’s), Austin (merged with Harlem), American, Texas, Lone Star and Checker.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The New York Jets and wide receiver Garrett Wilson agreed to a four-year extension worth $130 million on Monday, according to multiple reports.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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What to wear when there are multiple plans on the calendar?—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Police have yet to announce any arrests; however, the Cincinnati police union's president said several suspects have been identified.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 July 2025
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In a second snap, the groom dipped his bride in front of a white staircase outdoors as several of their bridesmaids and groomsmen cheered behind them.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Like countless other Swifties across the world, the Public Enemy rapper is celebrating the beginning of August in Taylor Swift style, posting one of her lyrics on his X account Friday (Aug. 1).—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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The genus Salvia is incredibly diverse, with dozens of species and countless cultivars well suited to life in the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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