as in dozen
a considerable amount
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Recent Examples of hundred
The diner debuted on Santa Monica Boulevard, with hundreds of guests forming lines on opening day.
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Earlier this year, the Department of Government Efficiency found the VA had paid hundreds of thousands of dollars a month for website changes before canceling the contract and having an internal staffer take over.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Similarly, the energy industry supports hundreds of thousands of well-paying, blue-collar American jobs, and energy infrastructure development remains one of the most reliable drivers of economic opportunity in rural and urban areas.
—Albert R. Wynn, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2025
For Art Lovers London is home to hundreds of museums, but a few stand out from the rest.
—Ellen Lecompte, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Earlier this year, the Department of Government Efficiency found the VA had paid hundreds of thousands of dollars a month for website changes before canceling the contract and having an internal staffer take over.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Similarly, the energy industry supports hundreds of thousands of well-paying, blue-collar American jobs, and energy infrastructure development remains one of the most reliable drivers of economic opportunity in rural and urban areas.
—Albert R. Wynn, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2025
For Art Lovers London is home to hundreds of museums, but a few stand out from the rest.
—Ellen Lecompte, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hundred
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In videos from the scene, police officers are seen restraining people on the ground and making arrests as dozens of people march across the bridge from Cincinnati.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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If President Donald Trump moves forward with plans to reinstate broad tariffs on dozens of countries in August, and follows through on additional threats, prices could climb even further.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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Today, Hilton has achieved a 62% reduction in pre- and post- consumer food waste (the equivalent of more than 400,000 meals), which has kept almost 726 tons of CO2e emissions from entering the environment.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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While opting for the white colorway will offer coastal appeal, like the brand’s Loire headboard, this one has tons of fabric options to personalize its design to match your aesthetic.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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With a slew of new boutique hotels popping up along cobblestone streets, let Plaza Colón-facing Alma San Juan be at the top of your list.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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What followed was predictable: a slew of commentary, hot takes, and countless memes.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Seeing a bike race in person, seeing the riders, asking for autographs — my parents still have a jersey that was signed by a bunch of people — and that was a pivotal moment.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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From hiring Mike Vrabel to be their new head coach to a bunch of aggressive roster moves to improve, the Patriots are looking to take a jump back into playoff contention.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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“Hundred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hundred. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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