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
Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Even a humble vape pen could serve a website until too many curious visitors try to connect.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Needless to say, The Uniform has become a permanent staple in many of our editors’ daily makeup wardrobes.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Sheen provides new details on many of the most ignominious moments of his life, including his dismissal from the hit sitcom and the wild interviews that came after.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Much of central Saskatchewan received less than half an inch of rainfall in April and May, leaving many wetlands dry.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Even a humble vape pen could serve a website until too many curious visitors try to connect.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Needless to say, The Uniform has become a permanent staple in many of our editors’ daily makeup wardrobes.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Sheen provides new details on many of the most ignominious moments of his life, including his dismissal from the hit sitcom and the wild interviews that came after.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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Throughout Biglari’s numerous attempts to secure board seats at the chain, executives at Cracker Barrel have cited his executive compensation as proof of his ill intentions for the brand.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The numerous burgers include the Grind, which comes dressed with lettuce, tomato, red onions, choice of cheese or build your own; the B&B is made with Brie cheese, bacon, smoked habanero jam; and the Southern is made with sharp cheddar pimento cheese, bacon and spicy dill pickles.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At one point, a running number tied to Boys and Girls Clubs of America flashed on the screen, starting at $100,000.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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These medications can lower the number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps fight bacterial infections.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Uber did not respond to multiple requests for comment.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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These entries, laying out a monthslong plot in excruciating detail, revealed multiple visits to Tops Friendly Markets to survey the store’s layout and analyze a Google graph feature for the location’s busiest times.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For planners, the determination of whether an executory operating agreement is desirable in comparison to a non-executory operating agreement requires thinking through several possible outcomes should a member land in bankruptcy.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sanders’ motion details several incidents in which Rackauckas and investigators maneuvered to keep the defense from receiving evidence that could have impeached Neary’s testimony.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In Baker’s archives are countless images of the library, rendered on construction paper in pencil and crayon.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Sep. 2025
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Amazon reviewers love how the mug resists dents even after countless drops.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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