as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
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Recent Examples of numerous
But despite Saldaña’s numerous kudos, the Spanish language musical has had a rocky path this awards season.
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
The panther population at one point in the 1990s dropped to around 50 animals, in part because of inbreeding that caused numerous health problems.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2025
Defense shares have seen numerous sessions of double-digit gains so far this year, generally in response to news regarding government spending commitments or the Russia-Ukraine war.
—Jenni Reid,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Morissette is spending much of the rest of the year playing festivals, including two U.S. stops so far, alongside numerous overseas dates: BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, CA on May 4, and Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend in Miramar Beach, FL on May 10.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2025
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
The panther population at one point in the 1990s dropped to around 50 animals, in part because of inbreeding that caused numerous health problems.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2025
Defense shares have seen numerous sessions of double-digit gains so far this year, generally in response to news regarding government spending commitments or the Russia-Ukraine war.
—Jenni Reid,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Morissette is spending much of the rest of the year playing festivals, including two U.S. stops so far, alongside numerous overseas dates: BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, CA on May 4, and Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend in Miramar Beach, FL on May 10.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
Adjective
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In January, journalist Sarah Hagi unearthed Gascón's old X posts, which critiqued many minority groups.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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From the funding freeze to the federal worker buyout, judges have put many of the administration’s early executive actions on hold.—
Josh Robbins,
National Review,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The musicians' performance on the U.K. rankings this frame is especially notable, as multiple collections rise while several other popular favorites return in glorious fashion.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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According to multiple real estate sources, the Italian company bought the building from the asset manager M&G Investments.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Released in December, the latest iteration of the league’s drug policy took several more steps toward leniency.—
Jayna Bardahl,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Even if the current standoff cools down, bad blood could linger, several industry-watchers have said — and not just in Canada.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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After decades of early mornings, late nights and countless sacrifices to build their dream, entrepreneurs often imagine their exit day as a moment of pure triumph.—
Rem Oculee,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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There are seemingly countless hamlets and villages, a few highlights including Avignon, Roussillon, and Gordes.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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