1
as in combined
used or done by a number of people as a group
multiple ownership of a vacation condo
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2
as in numerous
being of a large but indefinite number
the multiple achievements of her long career in public service
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Recent Examples of multiple
Five Venezuelan starters have been in multiple All-Star games.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The hospital did not respond to questions about its history of seeking court intervention in multiple women’s medical decisions while giving birth.
—CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
What comes next for Austin’s cost of living City leaders say addressing Austin’s affordability crisis will require action on multiple fronts.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
For the Road-to-Trail and Back Crew For runners who cover multiple surfaces in one run—roads, dirt paths, gravel, and back to roads—the Ghost Trail delivers.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The hospital did not respond to questions about its history of seeking court intervention in multiple women’s medical decisions while giving birth.
—CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
What comes next for Austin’s cost of living City leaders say addressing Austin’s affordability crisis will require action on multiple fronts.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
For the Road-to-Trail and Back Crew For runners who cover multiple surfaces in one run—roads, dirt paths, gravel, and back to roads—the Ghost Trail delivers.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiple
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Federal authorities said the combined cost of the produce and transportation tied to the schemes resulted in losses exceeding $600,000 for the victim companies.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The combined acquisition cost and $29 million guaranteed for 2026 with Brown is a steep hill to climb for anybody and Payton and Paton have rarely carried two expensive receivers on their rosters.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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When the war in the Middle East started, numerous travelers were stranded after the airspace in the region was shut down.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Organizations like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said the munition was used in Israel's last war with Hezbollah, over a year ago, on numerous occasions in southern Lebanon, while civilians were still present.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Be wary of using joint funds without clear consent from all parties involved!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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Zelenskyy met in Bucharest with Romanian President Nicusor Dan, who told a news conference that the two countries signed documents for joint drone production and energy sector cooperation.—
HANNA ARHIROVA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink Though many larger chain hotels often defer to European cuisine to be indicative of high culture, SEA wisely does the opposite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Given toads held special significance of toads in many southwestern Chinese cultures, archaeologists had to deduce that the drum carried not only music, but deeper messages and meanings.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the defanging of the Iranian menace would also significantly augment the collective strength and abilities of the West with respect to China, which relies heavily on Iranian oil.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Whether out of arrogance, capriciousness, or collective amnesia, this recent history was ignored.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The actress struck several swanky poses on the red carpet, evoking old Hollywood glamour.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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In recent months, several female founders synonymous with the 2010s wave of millennial entrepreneurship have begun their second acts.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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The race was billed as a collaborative effort with Penske Entertainment, the Cowboys and REV Entertainment, the Rangers’ official events partner.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 15,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Holly is creative, collaborative, and technically trained, with beautiful lines and a strong presence on stage.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Owing to the mutual gravitational influence of one galaxy on another, this should trigger severe star-formation episodes in both galaxies, leading to a massive influx of new stars built out of the internal gas within them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
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McKenzie helps to run a mutual aid group, one of several that have sprung up in Atlanta.—
Jess Mador,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Multiple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiple. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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