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
The good news is that there are multiple things that can be done to slow or prevent dementia, and our review suggests that these can be enhanced if the role of stress is better understood.
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Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
Shooting erupts in Philadelphia park: 2 killed, multiple people hurt
Two killed in Memorial Day shooting in Philadelphia
Two people were killed and nine others injured in a shooting at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park on Memorial Day, police said Tuesday.
—Patrick Williams, USA Today, 28 May 2025
One of the other victims suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the body and was also taken to UChicago in critical condition.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Frank & Louis, the upcoming drama from director Petra Volpe, secured multiple key European pre-sales as production kicks off.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
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Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
Shooting erupts in Philadelphia park: 2 killed, multiple people hurt
Two killed in Memorial Day shooting in Philadelphia
Two people were killed and nine others injured in a shooting at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park on Memorial Day, police said Tuesday.
—Patrick Williams, USA Today, 28 May 2025
One of the other victims suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the body and was also taken to UChicago in critical condition.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Frank & Louis, the upcoming drama from director Petra Volpe, secured multiple key European pre-sales as production kicks off.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiple
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Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images Why is Memorial Day celebrated Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1968, though records indicate it has been celebrated across numerous cities and towns following the end of the 1865 Civil War.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
26 May 2025
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There have been numerous court hearings - a huge amount of confrontation with these accusations.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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In that joint filing, the lawyers for the defendants said the Trump order only serves to make their case stronger, reinforcing their arguments that such claims are preempted by both the U.S. Constitution and federal law and must be dismissed.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Last year the Bears had nine camp practices open to the public, including a joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Ditch denim for these alternative styles that are cooling and so easy to wear to all of your summer activities — especially while many of our picks are going for can’t-beat prices during Memorial Day weekend.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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The season 2 ending's flashback indicates season 3 will be taking a similar approach, meaning many of the characters that died already will come back in various capacities.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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That money was to be held in trust for the collective benefit of tribes.—
Graham Lee Brewer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Ukraine’s Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said on May 22 that the plan would strengthen Europe’s collective defense and reduce the long-term cost of containing Russian aggression.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Russia has sharply expanded its own drone and missile production in the past year, allowing for mass attacks using several hundred projectiles at once.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Mehta added several countries have already incorporated ecocide into their national laws, including France, Ukraine and Belgium.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The relationship stops feeling mutual and starts feeling like someone is only looking out for themselves.—
Justin Patton,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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She and Brown were set up by a mutual friend Following their AMAs appearance, a source told PEOPLE that Brown and Scott have been dating for several months and have a lot in common — from being single parents to spearheading philanthropic efforts across the country.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The hillside property features an outdoor communal area between the homes and below, a recreational area with a gym, pool, ice bath and dry sauna.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Or even worse, a dangerous fantasy at a time when funding a longitudinal study on communal living could get your whole university canceled?—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2025
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That year, Harold E. Varmus, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist and former director of the National Institutes of Health, told graduates that supporting science was a shared human responsibility.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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While the divides are challenging, all who serve have shown a shared commitment to ensure that Florida remains the best state in the nation to work, play and prosper.—
Scott Shalley,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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“Multiple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiple. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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