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
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The crowd was filled with Knicks fans, many of whom bought tickets from 76ers’ supporters who were accustomed to postseason disappointment.
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Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The rain is coming down pretty steadily and many fans are dressed in ponchos.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Yes, way too many civilians, women and children have been killed.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
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Adjective
Lalas also had an interesting post on X involving Argentina superstar Lionel Messi, which was invoked by many after seeing what happened to Balogun.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The crowd was filled with Knicks fans, many of whom bought tickets from 76ers’ supporters who were accustomed to postseason disappointment.
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Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The rain is coming down pretty steadily and many fans are dressed in ponchos.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Yes, way too many civilians, women and children have been killed.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told Fox News Digital that investigators and the FBI have examined numerous ransom communications throughout the case, with some determined to be fraudulent and others considered potentially credible.
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There are numerous reasons for the housing shortage, but one of the most important is the sharp decline in development after the financial crisis of 2008.
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While students honed their skills at the Santa Monica studio for the last year and four months, Blanck found an old pilates studio in Pacific Highlands for rent, but the numbers just didn't add up.
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) — or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
Adjective
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Chee faces 20 felony charges, including seven counts of murder, insurance fraud and multiple counts involving the possession, transportation or conspiracy to possess or transport explosives.
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The ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions.
Adjective
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Everyone will be out celebrating America's 250th birthday, and there are several places to ring in the Fourth of July.
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Commissioners quickly added several amendments to the ordinance shortly before the vote.
Adjective
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The song has since soundtracked countless proposals and first dances for Swifties and their betrothed all over the world.
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King said in an interview with the AJC that changes at the federal level put countless people at risk of losing their insurance coverage.
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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