as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
received numerous complaints about that product
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of numerous
The website of the U.S. Global Change Research Program, which hosts numerous climate change reports and resources, including the comprehensive and often cited National Climate Assessments, is no longer operational, according to a NASA spokesperson.
—
Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 1 July 2025
He’s been portrayed in numerous media accounts as the man who taught murder suspect Bryan Kohberger how to box.
—Laurie Mason Schroeder, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
The Cox/Sony case is one of numerous lawsuits filed by major record labels against ISPs.
—ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
Sinise has received numerous awards and honors for his advocacy, including the Presidential Citizens Medal, which President George W. Bush awarded him in 2008.
—EW.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for numerous
Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 1 July 2025
He’s been portrayed in numerous media accounts as the man who taught murder suspect Bryan Kohberger how to box.
—Laurie Mason Schroeder, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
The Cox/Sony case is one of numerous lawsuits filed by major record labels against ISPs.
—ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
Sinise has received numerous awards and honors for his advocacy, including the Presidential Citizens Medal, which President George W. Bush awarded him in 2008.
—EW.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for numerous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerous
Adjective
-
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
-
But as with many AI applications, the technology moved faster than the safeguards.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
-
What to wear when there are multiple plans on the calendar?—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
-
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
-
The policy applies to immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally over the past several decades, including under previous administrations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
-
Reports of a potential Rays sale have circulated several times in recent years.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Adjective
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerous. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share