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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Eastern time on March 15, the day of the Yemen operation, informing Waltz, Vance and numerous other administration officials of the timeline for the strikes that were scheduled to begin about two hours later.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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Cyrus released numerous albums as Hannah Montana as well.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
7 June 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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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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Looking for buyers Blue Diamond will consolidate its local manufacturing operations into other facilities in Turlock and Salida — which are nearer, Rockwell said, to many of the cooperative’s almond farmers.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Also in limbo are Olympic sports many of those athletes play and that serve as the main pipeline for a U.S. team that has won the most medals at every Olympics since the downfall of the Soviet Union.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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The former Florida State teammates were drafted in the first and second rounds, respectively, and lived up to their billing as individuals and as a collective force.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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There’s a backdrop of fake news and collective anxiety.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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In a year that emphasized bold narratives and artistic risk, several standout films earned praise.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
29 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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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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Guests seated at a long communal table under the open sky are treated to an exquisite menu paired with award-winning Styrian wines.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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After exploring, guests can unwind in cozy communal spaces.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the UAE marked a pivotal moment for UAE-U.S. bilateral relations, shining a spotlight on a shared vision for the future.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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What connects them is not a shared look or flavor, but a move away from formula.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Multiple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiple. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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