as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy.
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
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
Multiple officers shot Jules numerous times, the video showed.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
Ever since the flagship show premiered, numerous other competition series inspired by Idol have sprung up over the years — one of which, The Voice, saw Clarkson stepping into the coaching role for seasons 14-21 and 23.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
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
Multiple officers shot Jules numerous times, the video showed.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
Ever since the flagship show premiered, numerous other competition series inspired by Idol have sprung up over the years — one of which, The Voice, saw Clarkson stepping into the coaching role for seasons 14-21 and 23.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
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The two have gone on to work together many times over the years, including in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Friends with Kids, Maggie Moore(s), and Mean Girls.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Just three months into 2025, Kansas City has already seen as many domestic violence homicides as all of last year, police and city leaders announced Monday.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Uncertainty is a deal killer in multiple regards: market demand, margins, longer-term economic implications, cost and availability of leverage — pretty much everything.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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There were multiple other targets, such as his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé, and Tyler, The Creator.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Alongside industry leaders like Chris O’Hara of Stunts Unlimited, Leitch delivered several presentations to the Academy, ultimately leading to the Board of Governors’ vote of approval earlier this week.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 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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There was a time when going vegan meant making countless sacrifices.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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