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 Over time, communication processes in many large organizations have become attached to multiple layers of review and approval. — Carol Geffner, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The group has also spawned multiple side projects, including 50FootWave and Lakuna. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026 People from multiple countries in Africa, India and Latin America have described being promised jobs in Russia only to find themselves on the frontlines. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026 Aaron Ashby has been lights-out, but the broadcast even brought up how the hitters have seen him multiple times now. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiple

Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiple

Adjective

That would make SpaceX the acquiring company in a stock swap, and potentially give Musk the best chance of controlling a combined entity.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Assuming a 30% takeover premium, SpaceX would pay nearly $2 trillion in stock, leaving Tesla’s shareholders with almost half the combined company.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of combined

Adjective

John Williams, who leads the derivatives practice at law firm Milbank LLP, says investors are seeking numerous ways beyond buying CDS to hedge their bets with respect to the AI trade.

— Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
At the Maunga Valley Retreat, in New Zealand, there are numerous interactions with horses.

— Ondine Cohane, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of numerous

Adjective

Last Thursday, the European Union and Gulf states postponed a joint summit due to be held in the kingdom this week.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Harry and Meghan, who remain private citizens and not working royals, made their first joint public appearance last week in Nottingham, visiting community organizations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of joint

Adjective

The American consumer, who accounts for about 70% of GDP, continues to buy stuff, but many are stressed by energy prices, wage stagnation, rising interest rates, and an affordability crisis in everything from health care to housing.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
But to many local officials and experts, this year is different.

— Miles Parks, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of many

Adjective

In the port city of Mokha, residents said rockets hit several buildings, including a hospital.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
May and Spoelstra developed a friendship during May’s time in Boca Raton, with the Heat holding several training camps at FAU while May was coaching there.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of several

Adjective

The tightness of White’s control over his arrangements can occasionally foreclose the sense of chaotic freedom inherent to his more collaborative efforts.

— Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
This collaborative work delivers a new chemical strategy for fabricating high-performance flexible perovskite modules in China.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of collaborative

Adjective

Taiwan remains the most explosive issue in the relationship—and its very danger is what creates the mutual incentive to keep it stable.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
As for Bodanzky, Fidalgo recalls a long mutual admiration between herself and the director.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026