as in numerous
being of a large but indefinite number
the advantages of the new accounting system are multifold
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Recent Examples of multifold
The objectives are multifold: to ease housing shortages in the community, create a larger local population that retailers and restaurants in the center can tap, add an element of convenience for consumers, and raise the value of the shopping center property.
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David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
The damaging results of improper software rollouts are multifold, but here are some common examples:
Fragmentation And Inconsistency
Updates can be deployed inconsistently across devices without proper testing and staging, leading to version fragmentation, software incompatibility and more.
—Yadhu Gopalan, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
An inadequate national stockpile The issues are multifold.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 June 2024
The problems that contribute to expensive care are multifold and can be understood by taking a close look at how the market is funded, according to Jocelyn Frye, the president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, a nonprofit that works to improve lives.
—Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Anderson, the agricultural economics professor, told CNN the effect on cattle ranchers will be multifold.
—Camila Bernal, CNN, 4 Mar. 2024
The health benefits of using natural testosterone boosters are often multifold, as many of the supplements provide a range of benefits besides boosting testosterone production.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Oct. 2023
Conventional wisdom on Wall Street says that higher oil prices jack up input costs for companies and force consumers to spend more on gas for their cars and to heat their homes, cutting into corporate bottom lines and consumer spending — and thus creating a potential multifold drag on stocks.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 29 Sep. 2023
The importance of regular check-ins with employees rises multifold after a layoff.
—Kiran Mann, Forbes, 3 May 2023
David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
The damaging results of improper software rollouts are multifold, but here are some common examples:
Fragmentation And Inconsistency
Updates can be deployed inconsistently across devices without proper testing and staging, leading to version fragmentation, software incompatibility and more.
—Yadhu Gopalan, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
An inadequate national stockpile The issues are multifold.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 June 2024
The problems that contribute to expensive care are multifold and can be understood by taking a close look at how the market is funded, according to Jocelyn Frye, the president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, a nonprofit that works to improve lives.
—Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Anderson, the agricultural economics professor, told CNN the effect on cattle ranchers will be multifold.
—Camila Bernal, CNN, 4 Mar. 2024
The health benefits of using natural testosterone boosters are often multifold, as many of the supplements provide a range of benefits besides boosting testosterone production.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Oct. 2023
Conventional wisdom on Wall Street says that higher oil prices jack up input costs for companies and force consumers to spend more on gas for their cars and to heat their homes, cutting into corporate bottom lines and consumer spending — and thus creating a potential multifold drag on stocks.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 29 Sep. 2023
The importance of regular check-ins with employees rises multifold after a layoff.
—Kiran Mann, Forbes, 3 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifold
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The Jayhawks had numerous opportunities to put away No. 7 Houston in Saturday’s loss — a 92-86 double-overtime thriller — but finally appeared to run out of steam.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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An American flag the size of the football field was displayed by numerous fans, creating a perfect wide shot of the whole scene before the two teams got to work on the gridiron.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Fire was approaching the facility, home to 45 elderly and disabled patients ranging in age from mid-60s to 103, many of them bedridden, some with dementia.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Education advocates argue that eliminating the subsidy would disproportionately affect low-income students, many of whom rely on these loans to access higher education.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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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
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“Multifold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multifold. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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