as in numerous
being of a large but indefinite number
a journey of many miles begins with a single step
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Recent Examples of many
Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
At the same time, many young men from Kongo’s noble families traveled to Europe to study at Catholic-run institutions.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 12 July 2025
Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 12 July 2025
Summer camp is a beloved tradition for many families, and a sacred coming of age ritual for children and young adults.
—Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 12 July 2025
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Noun
Six months after the Palisades fire roared down Pacific Coast Highway, the Country Kitchen in Malibu is open for business, but many customers have yet to return.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
At the same time, many young men from Kongo’s noble families traveled to Europe to study at Catholic-run institutions.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 12 July 2025
Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 12 July 2025
Summer camp is a beloved tradition for many families, and a sacred coming of age ritual for children and young adults.
—Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for many
Adjective
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While bitcoin and other crypto have proved profitable for some, there have been numerous instances of memecoins — a functionally worthless asset that trades on hype and often results in investors losing cash.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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Users apply a standard Sharpie (typically in shades of red and coral) to the edges of their mouths before going over it again with lip gloss or lipstick, according to numerous videos.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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When the track was first certified, those numbers only included actual sales, but in the past several years, streaming activity has been added to the RIAA’s methodology.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In May, Patel told Congress his goal is to move about 10% of the Bureau's Washington workforce — about 1,500 people — away from the D.C. area and redeploy them across the country, including a sizable number of personnel at the FBI's facility in Huntsville, Alabama.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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What to wear when there are multiple plans on the calendar?—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The New York Jets and wide receiver Garrett Wilson agreed to a four-year extension worth $130 million on Monday, according to multiple reports.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The girl group, which includes members from several different nations but which is based in Los Angeles, made fans wait almost a year before sharing its new short project, Beautiful Chaos.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Bacon has broken with President Trump over several issues, including a bill renaming the Gulf of Mexico.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Even in a state that has seen countless politicians, both Republicans and Democrats, handed prison terms for corruption, Burke has been among the most influential.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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As countless children flock to summer camps around the country to enjoy the outdoors while school is out, the wholly American tradition has not existed without a history of tragic horror stories leaving families grieving the unimaginable.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/many. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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