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
Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
She was not bothered by the 50-degree morning in Pasadena — which, to many of the Southern Californians in attendance, qualified as chilly.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The country blowout featured additional appearances, many of them pre-taped at bars downtown, from hitmakers Post Malone and Shaboozey as well as Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Big & Rich, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Tyler Hubbard, Lainey Wilson, Brittney Spencer, Chris Stapleton, and Zach Top.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2025
Kyiv is far better protected than many other Ukrainian cities that are routinely hit, and the air force warned that the Kremlin had the capability to expand its campaign to shatter Ukraine’s energy grid and punish the Ukrainian public.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Like many of us in modern society, Mary-Anne is stuck in a soulless gig economy that offers very few ladders toward upward mobility.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
She was not bothered by the 50-degree morning in Pasadena — which, to many of the Southern Californians in attendance, qualified as chilly.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The country blowout featured additional appearances, many of them pre-taped at bars downtown, from hitmakers Post Malone and Shaboozey as well as Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Big & Rich, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Tyler Hubbard, Lainey Wilson, Brittney Spencer, Chris Stapleton, and Zach Top.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2025
Kyiv is far better protected than many other Ukrainian cities that are routinely hit, and the air force warned that the Kremlin had the capability to expand its campaign to shatter Ukraine’s energy grid and punish the Ukrainian public.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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Starting as a one-day music event, the annual showcase now features multiple stages, numerous food and drink options and pop-up stops from different brands for festivalgoers to visit.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, there are numerous cases on this very issue currently pending in various stages across the state of Florida.—
Jim Saunders,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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The state says that only a small number of children live in long-term care facilities.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Experts said the number of births would likely continue to fluctuate.—
Alexandra Stevenson,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators and Dallas Stars are among those who have expressed interest, according to multiple league sources.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Go deeper Mike Johnson ousts Mike Turner as Intelligence Committee chair House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has ousted Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) as the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, multiple GOP sources familiar with the matter confirmed to Axios.—
Hans Nichols,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Many guests flew to Auburn from Los Angeles; several had evacuated their homes because of the wildfires.—
Sadiba Hasan,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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But the detectives never learned — until Wallace told them — that Wallace worked with several of the women at a Taco Bell on Sharon Amity Road; that one of his victims was the roommate of his then-girlfriend, while another, Brandi Henderson, lived with one of his best friends.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There are countless definitions of democracy, but virtually all Americans agree on several core criteria: free and fair elections, checks and balances, peaceful transfers of power, free speech.—
Nathaniel Rakich,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Among the countless people who lost their homes to the fires, celebrities include Tina Knowles, Madlib, Jhené Aiko, Keyshia Cole, and more.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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