as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
Economically, the government has made promises to numerous social groups — including salary increases, infrastructure spending and subsidies — despite limited fiscal capacity.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Greater Manchester will become the new home of the biggest annual gathering of the British TV industry after a competitive bidding process fought between numerous British cities.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The five-in-five language also is included in Senate legislation intended to address numerous concerns across college sports and comes after a wave of lawsuits from athletes seeking to extend their college careers and ability to earn money through revenue sharing and name, image and likeness deals.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
The car the men were in had numerous bullet holes, police said.
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Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Greater Manchester will become the new home of the biggest annual gathering of the British TV industry after a competitive bidding process fought between numerous British cities.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The five-in-five language also is included in Senate legislation intended to address numerous concerns across college sports and comes after a wave of lawsuits from athletes seeking to extend their college careers and ability to earn money through revenue sharing and name, image and likeness deals.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The car the men were in had numerous bullet holes, police said.
—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
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Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Joey King, Malin Akerman, Paris Hilton and many others arrived at SoFi Stadium (known as Los Angeles Stadium during the World Cup).
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Thick insulation foam required for a massive refrigeration operation, solar panels and refrigerants were burned, leaving many residents on edge.
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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.
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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.
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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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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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