numerous
adjective
nu·mer·ous
ˈnü-mə-rəs 
ˈnüm-rə-;
ˈnyü-mə-,
ˈnyüm-rə-
: consisting of great numbers of units or individuals
born into a numerous family
numerously
adverb
numerousness
noun
Examples of numerous in a Sentence
She decided to leave for numerous reasons.
The birds are becoming more numerous in this area.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The Cubs traded for Tucker knowing full well there would be numerous teams trying to lure him away after only one season in Chicago.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Girl Scout cookies can be purchased online and at numerous outlets throughout South Florida at booths set up outside Publix, Milam’s Market and other groceries and local businesses still to be determined.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The awards were founded in 2022 and span numerous categories, most of which are open for public entry.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerous. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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numerous
adjective
nu·mer·ous
ˈn(y)üm-(ə-)rəs
: consisting of great numbers
numerous friends
numerously
adverb
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