1
as in combined
used or done by a number of people as a group
multiple ownership of a vacation condo
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2
as in numerous
being of a large but indefinite number
the multiple achievements of her long career in public service
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Recent Examples of multiple
And most occur when multiple people are bouncing together, so the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends people jump one person at a time.
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Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
After two full years of use that ranges from a few times a month to multiple times a week, the Shark FlexStyle remains almost good as new.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
The false rumor inspired a gunman to fire multiple shots inside a crowded Washington, D.C., pizza restaurant in 2016.
—Lisa Hagen, NPR, 21 Feb. 2025
Little Caesars offers multiple deals Little Caesars has multiple deals customers can take advantage of that end on Sunday, Feb. 9.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
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Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
After two full years of use that ranges from a few times a month to multiple times a week, the Shark FlexStyle remains almost good as new.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
The false rumor inspired a gunman to fire multiple shots inside a crowded Washington, D.C., pizza restaurant in 2016.
—Lisa Hagen, NPR, 21 Feb. 2025
Little Caesars offers multiple deals Little Caesars has multiple deals customers can take advantage of that end on Sunday, Feb. 9.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiple
Adjective
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As part of their cash-savings push, his lieutenants have swept through numerous government agencies and the Trump administration has fired thousands of federal employees.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Online information pages on the sites of numerous federal agencies mentioning diversity initiatives have been removed.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Typically, a State of the Union is delivered to a joint session of Congress inside the House of Representatives chamber.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Then, on a more structural level, there is scope for much greater intelligence sharing across governments and joint task-forces on organized crime (gangs are a favorite extension of the Russian state).—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Mourey grew a massive fanbase as a result of her successful YouTube channel, many of whom still stay loyal today despite her disappearance from the Internet.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Though many are quick to defend Trump’s moves and agree Washington is a hotbed of waste, the attack on this agency has caused even some of his supporters to pause.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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These emotions and this trauma are paramount and require our collective compassion and care as our communities heal.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Making up for Betts’ absence required a collective effort, and Barker did her part.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Merging the Postal Service with Commerce could result in several cost-cutting changes, Newsweek reported, with rural areas being hardest hit.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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When compared to the data reported over the course of previous flu seasons, the toll this year has already exploded past the totals from the last several flu seasons.—
Harriet Blair Rowan,
The Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the six weeks since the suits were filed, the two sides have waged a battle in public and in court over a range of issues, including the professional rules governing out-of-court statements, the proper scope of subpoenas, and now the protective order that will govern mutual discovery.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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Four years before Hayley Sullivan and Deven Marrero would form their own wedding party together, the pair met while serving the role of bridesmaid and groomsman respectively at a mutual friend’s New Year’s Eve wedding in 2021.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The home is constructed in a V-shape with two wings that divide the communal spaces from the bedrooms.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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Faced with all this communal activity, the gym seemed almost beside the point.—
Alessandra Codinha,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While a high-capacity public transit system remains the most efficient way to move large groups of people, emerging mobility options—such as micromobility and shared services—can often be integrated into existing networks rather than requiring stand-alone investments.—
Miroslav Katsarov,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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How To Play 'Connections' Each day, Connections players are given a set of 16 words with the goal of grouping them into four groups of four based on a shared thread.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Multiple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiple. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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