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
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
For many environmental activists, the thought of nuclear power sends them straight back to the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear facility in Pennsylvania in 1979 or the Chernobyl nuclear accident in Ukraine in 1986.
—Kenneth Lovett, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
In other words, many children with ASD previously went undiagnosed.
—James M. Gaylor, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
His strong performances have impressed many, but a Cup Series win is something that many have been waiting for.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Even though the story took Ellie and Joel from Boston all the way to Salt Lake City, with many detours along the way, its concern was almost always about the two of them.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
For many environmental activists, the thought of nuclear power sends them straight back to the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear facility in Pennsylvania in 1979 or the Chernobyl nuclear accident in Ukraine in 1986.
—Kenneth Lovett, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
In other words, many children with ASD previously went undiagnosed.
—James M. Gaylor, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
His strong performances have impressed many, but a Cup Series win is something that many have been waiting for.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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Levy led promotional and awards campaigns for numerous of Spielberg’s own directorial works, including E.T., Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, Munich, The Color Purple, Lincoln and Bridge of Spies.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Cuban political system —described as authoritarian by numerous international organizations— is going through one of its most severe crises in decades, with growing reports of repression and crackdowns on dissent.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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The state has not disclosed the exact number of enrollees under the expansion.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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The number of calls for service fluctuates at a little more than 100,000 annually, but increased by 5% in the two years from 2022 to 2024, when the newest total was 108,746.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Weezer is still slated to play Coachella this weekend despite bassist Scott Shriner’s wife Jillian Lauren getting shot by police earlier this week, multiple sources confirm to The Hollywood Reporter.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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There have been multiple adaptations made of Pride and Prejudice, a beloved 200-year-old tale, throughout the years.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Prior to the deadline, Sweeney also dealt away three other players who have been important parts of the team’s identity for the last several years — Boston-area native Charlie Coyle, physical impending free agent Trent Frederic and blue-line mainstay Brandon Carlo.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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With the Max relaunch, the service became one of several streamers with blue branding, landing somewhere between the darker shades of Disney+ and the bright flares of Paramount+ and Amazon’s Prime Video.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2025
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Foley has developed countless iconic personas during his wrestling career, including Cactus Jack, Mankind, and Dude Love.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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In the quiet corridors of Berkshire Hathaway’s modest headquarters in Omaha, the Oracle himself shared his thoughts about the latest economic saber-rattling with the calm demeanor that has guided investors through countless storms.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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