as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
There were also numerous boxes of ammunition, three license plates, and some clothing.
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Emma Steele, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
Every Game Day Outfit Taylor Swift Has Worn to Cheer on Travis Kelce
Swift has attended numerous Chiefs games to cheer on her NFL player boyfriend, 35, since Sept. 24 2023 — which was a few months after the pair started dating.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
As the largest provider of foreign aid, the U.S. plays a crucial role in numerous developmental and humanitarian efforts worldwide, and this funding freeze could disrupt many critical services and programs.
—Gabe Whisnant, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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
See all Example Sentences for numerous 
Emma Steele, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
Every Game Day Outfit Taylor Swift Has Worn to Cheer on Travis Kelce
Swift has attended numerous Chiefs games to cheer on her NFL player boyfriend, 35, since Sept. 24 2023 — which was a few months after the pair started dating.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
As the largest provider of foreign aid, the U.S. plays a crucial role in numerous developmental and humanitarian efforts worldwide, and this funding freeze could disrupt many critical services and programs.
—Gabe Whisnant, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
Adjective
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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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Beyond the research, many of us have experienced this firsthand.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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But Giants brass will have the benefit of plenty of eyes on prospects thanks to multiple coaches on the Shrine and Senior Bowl staffs.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
29 Jan. 2025
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Republican leaders have not addressed the federal order freezing federal grants during Tuesday's program, according to multiple GOP attendees.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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The film’s production will be moving north from Rome to Italy’s Alpine Alto Adige-South Tyrol area in mid-February and subsequently to Switzerland and London, according to several sources.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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As of January 29, 2025, President Donald Trump has enacted several significant healthcare policy changes during his second term which may lead to significant challenges for Decentralized Science and overall funding for healthcare services which impact many of these research initiatives.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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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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This grand hotel has hosted countless celebrities, athletes, presidents and royalty, all drawn to its legendary luxury.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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