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
According to multiple real estate sources, the Italian company bought the building from the asset manager M&G Investments.
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Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
But over the years, multiple books including The Autobiography of Malcolm X, written with famed author Alex Haley, and Spike Lee’s 1992 biopic, which features Denzel Washington in the title role, helped cement a different view in America’s collective consciousness.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit includes multiple mentions of ways in which Bailey and the label promoted the music without Moore’s credits on the songs.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
In North America, vehicles and parts are shipped across borders, often multiple times.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
But over the years, multiple books including The Autobiography of Malcolm X, written with famed author Alex Haley, and Spike Lee’s 1992 biopic, which features Denzel Washington in the title role, helped cement a different view in America’s collective consciousness.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit includes multiple mentions of ways in which Bailey and the label promoted the music without Moore’s credits on the songs.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
In North America, vehicles and parts are shipped across borders, often multiple times.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiple
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Under Trump's guidance, Musk and DOGE have initiated mass firings of government workers and made numerous cuts to federal agencies, including dismantling the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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But despite Saldaña’s numerous kudos, the Spanish language musical has had a rocky path this awards season.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump urged lawmakers Tuesday night during his first joint address to Congress of his second term to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Mar. 2025
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Billionaire Elon Musk's political action committee, America PAC, has placed its first-ever nationwide TV ad, a $1 million ad buy that touts President Donald Trump's first few weeks in office following Tuesday's joint address to Congress, a source familiar with the matter told ABC News.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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In January, journalist Sarah Hagi unearthed Gascón's old X posts, which critiqued many minority groups.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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From the funding freeze to the federal worker buyout, judges have put many of the administration’s early executive actions on hold.—
Josh Robbins,
National Review,
2 Mar. 2025
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On a collective basis, there are other shifts to monitor.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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But, the most remarkable outpouring of generosity has come from the workers themselves, engaging in collective action to assist their colleagues.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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Released in December, the latest iteration of the league’s drug policy took several more steps toward leniency.—
Jayna Bardahl,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Even if the current standoff cools down, bad blood could linger, several industry-watchers have said — and not just in Canada.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Since his return to office, Bowser has attempted to evade conflict with Trump and met with him to discuss their mutual need for federal employees to return to their offices full-time.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Every tribute exuded the kind of mutual appreciation and platonic love that colors Bloom, Bernarr’s third studio album.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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Korean culture dictates that food doesn’t provide just sustenance, but is a communal activity.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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But as time went on, communal thinking seemed to fray in the face of clear challenges.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Mar. 2025
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This fosters ownership and accountability, as everyone can see what's working, where issues arise and how their efforts directly relate to shared objectives.—
Russell P. Reeder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Families, in a woefully misguided attempt to protect their shared sense of dignity, murdering their own daughters, sisters, or wives who had been raped.—
Amanda Nguyen,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Multiple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiple. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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