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 Parton spanned social and political divides, through multiple generations of fans, urban and rural and in between. — Kristin M. Hall, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Globetrotting sailor faces 30 years, multiple victims cited across separate cases. — FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Her death was ruled an accidental overdose involving multiple prescription drugs. — Imani Sumbi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026 Paul and Mortensen mutually accused each other of domestic violence multiple times before and after the video surfaced. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiple

Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiple

Adjective

This is viewed as part of his decentralization agenda, aiming to transfer powers in areas such as skills training and select tax authorities from London to local combined authorities.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The combined text volume of the transcripts alone would be roughly equivalent to 10,000 typical novels.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of combined

Adjective

Minnesota signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2025, and his ability to play numerous positions keeps him on the roster.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
That sounds like a lot but more likely it would be spent over a decade or more by numerous companies.

— Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of numerous

Adjective

Meanwhile, Iran and Oman were discussing a joint temporary shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz and mind clearing mission, a precursor to a permanent arrangement to administer the waterway.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
The film’s audition introduced Hale to her future costar and now-husband Massagli, who recalled meeting her for the first time in a joint interview with Inside Edition in 2021.

— Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of joint

Adjective

And, there are lots of studies out there that show many in my generation have stopped believing in the promise of the American Dream.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Whereas many tech leaders have, like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, touted the benefits of AI, many have also expressed concern about its perils.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of many

Adjective

Until there is a method to identify CTE in a living brain, the results of the collective efforts to make football safer won’t be known for another 15 to 20 years.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Gal Gadot aside, the most prominent version of Wonder Woman etched in our collective cultural memory—the one from the classic comic strips and the TV series starring Lynda Carter—features her pointed tiara with a central red star.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of collective

Adjective

On the 582nd Sporticast episode, Kurt Badenhausen and Jacob Feldman fill in for Scott and Eben to break down several recent changes atop sports organizations.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Parton has several posthumous projects to look forward to, one of which is a secret song.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of several

Adjective

Contrary to Vought’s accusations, current and former CFPB staffers say the traditional supervision process has long been collaborative and nonpublic.

— Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026
Traveling this way often becomes a collaborative experience, with guests, drivers, and guides working together to navigate challenging terrain and adapt to changing conditions along the way.

— Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of collaborative

Adjective

Even if that wasn’t true in every case, the mutual affection between the player and Detroit took center stage Friday, even as Skubal tamed the Tigers’ offense, recording seven strikeouts in the process.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Three years before that, Ramya and Joe had been put on a text thread by a mutual friend.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026