as in many
more than two but not very many
It took several weeks for the package to arrive. He arrived several hours ago.
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as in different
not the same, shared, or matching
After college, we each went our several ways.
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Recent Examples of several
Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Authorities said Colbert later used Manzano's credit card to make a purchase at a New Orleans gas station and several stores in the area.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
After Ewers went down with an injury Manning started several games last season, his sophomore campaign, and finished the season with 939 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions with 108 yards and four touchdowns added on the ground.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2025
Parks and Rec creator Mike Schur and stars Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones have all teased Philly Justice over the years, describing it as a side project several of the show’s cast members did for fun during their downtime on set.
—John Russell, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Limitations and Areas for Improvement Despite the positive results, the study identified several limitations.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Authorities said Colbert later used Manzano's credit card to make a purchase at a New Orleans gas station and several stores in the area.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
After Ewers went down with an injury Manning started several games last season, his sophomore campaign, and finished the season with 939 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions with 108 yards and four touchdowns added on the ground.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2025
Parks and Rec creator Mike Schur and stars Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones have all teased Philly Justice over the years, describing it as a side project several of the show’s cast members did for fun during their downtime on set.
—John Russell, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Several.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/several. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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