MULTIPLE Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

multiple

adjective

ˈməl-tə-pəl

Definition of multiple

as in combined

used or done by a number of people as a group multiple ownership of a vacation condo

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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 traveler is left managing multiple confirmations, while employees may lack a complete picture of the guest’s plans. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 Cooper, who is from Cincinnati, said the New South has multiple definitions and is a way to tell a more inclusive story about who makes up the South. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Modular platform designed for multiple payloads The firm is building a reusable underwing platform that can accommodate a wide range of payloads. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 Now, 30 years later, all the label drama seems besides the point, for multiple reasons. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiple

Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiple

Adjective

In July, the combined water of Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the country's two biggest reservoirs, fell to their lowest levels since 1957.

— Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Their combined 88 wRC+ is the third worst in the majors over that span.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of combined

Adjective

Regardless, numerous roads remain flooded and impassible, including East Pine Street, Riverside Drive, Westfield Road, and Welcome Baptist Church Road.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Aug. 2026
That might not be possible, but the supply of both rotation and bullpen options is plentiful, creating numerous possibilities.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of numerous

Adjective

As joint capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1873 to 1918, Budapest was one of the liveliest, most cultured, and prosperous cities in Europe; that golden era saw the construction of grand boulevards and numerous splendid buildings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
This unusual joint exercise saw the ground-attack aircraft escorting a vital component of the nation's nuclear triad, highlighting the submarine's vulnerability when surfaced.

— Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of joint

Adjective

Consuela Ardon, co-owner of Las Palmas, her business for 19 years, said the arrest shocked her customers, many of whom are Hispanic.

— Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Then there are rabbitfish that can devour algae from the sea bottom, destroying the habitat for many indigenous species.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Definition of many

Adjective

Like many of his fellow countrymen, Buji was inspired by the thought that this collective crossing could somehow unlock his dream of reaching Spain and starting a new life in Europe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Other team-period notes With the second team in the same period, running back Brashard Smith caught a quick pass from Justin Fields and juked a defender, triggering a collective gasp from the crowd.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of collective

Adjective

Accessible rooms are available in several different room types, and laid out on in detail the hotel website.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Voters flocked to the polls Tuesday to choose candidates in races for governor, senator and several competitive House races across Michigan.

— Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of several

Adjective

The initiative builds on FedEx and Berkshire Grey’s collaborative efforts through the years.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
The idea with the channels seems to be that making the secret, private shame of scrolling into a collaborative activity will give it a new place in the home.

— Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026