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Definition of severalnext
as in many
more than two but not very many It took several weeks for the package to arrive. He arrived several hours ago.

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adjective (2)

as in different
not the same, shared, or matching After college, we each went our several ways.

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Recent Examples of several
Adjective
With treatment, complete recovery depends on several factors and generally can take six to 12 months or longer. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 Then, that fall the CZU Lightning Complex Fire burned 86,509 acres in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties, destroying more than 1,400 homes and other structures, including facilities at several parks. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 Separating students from those pressures for several hours could encourage face-to-face conversation and give overwhelmed teenagers a genuine break. — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Some pieces of equipment, including several 800-ton chillers that help cool the building, are decades old and in need of replacement. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for several
Recent Examples of Synonyms for several
  1. many
  2. different
  3. numerous
  4. various
  5. multiple
  6. other
  7. mixed
  8. distinctive
Adjective
  • His policies also fueled deep opposition, first among wealthy Cubans, many of whom fled to the United States, and later among those who opposed the Communist Party’s monopoly on political power.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The pieces are small, which is great for kittens, but many adult cats also prefer them this way.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of many
Adjective
  • With Taylor trying to show different looks on offense, Burrow was under center on the first four plays and seven overall.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Many different clubs have considered moves for the rangy midfielder over the years, and Atletico came closest to signing him in summer 2024.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of different
Adjective
  • Over the years this bag has crippled numerous hotel bellmen attempting to lift it.
    — John Ficarra, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The numerous fires burning in the Northwest are spreading wildfire smoke and poor air quality across the western half of the country.
    — Michelle Simmons, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of numerous
Adjective
  • Since then, various reports of Ukrainian troops skirmishing with North Korean counterparts have emerged.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The deaths, attorney Tom Ford said, are preventable, tragic accidents, but despite years of advocacy from various safety organizations, an average of 37 children still die of vehicular heatstroke every year.
    — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of various
Adjective
  • There are multiple layers of the blade, typically three, five, or seven layers.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Many beaches use an app to notify bathers when there are multiple stings at a location.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of multiple
Adjective
  • In a news release shared Tuesday, Verizon said that service interruptions affected people across Los Angeles County and other parts of the region after vandals cut multiple fiber cables.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Since Covid-19, average revenues among the ‘Big Six’ have increased by £189million, more than three times the increase at other Premier League clubs.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of other
Adjective
  • Cardinal Health – The drug and medical equipment distributor moved nearly 2% higher following its mixed fiscal fourth-quarter results .
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the work provides evidence for a mechanism that could eventually help engineers make CO₂ electrolyzers more selective, potentially reducing the costs associated with unwanted hydrogen and mixed products.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • The Angle Wedge Pillow's distinctive triangular shape cradles your legs and knees at a precise 45-degree angle to relieve tension in your back, while the Knee-T keeps legs, hips and spine in a neutral position to reduce pressure on your lower back.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Xerjoff’s distinctive flacon is bathed in three dynamic colors that boldly represent Lamborghini’s super sports cars.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
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“Several.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/several. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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