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large number

NOUN
oodles
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lots tons
STRONG
abundance billions gobs heaps loads masses millions piles plenty scads thousands zillions
WEAK
many
Antonyms
STRONG
lack
NOUN
scads
Synonyms
STRONG
bags barrels bunches bundles gobs heaps jillion loads lots oodles piles plenty scores stacks tons zillions
WEAK
many and then some
Antonyms
STRONG
little

Example Sentences

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However, Hegseth has seen the dismissal of a relatively large number of high-ranking leaders in a short time.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Arbitrators who are employed time and time again by the same companies with a large number of contracts that require arbitration may be loath to rule against them and lose out on their next paycheck.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Still, Neugebauer’s call carries weight because of the large number of shares that he; his company, Vicksburg Investments Management; and his wife’s trust own—24.1%, according to a November SEC filing.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Google’s ad-revenue growth is limited because YouTube Premium, while generating tens of billions in subscription revenue, prevents a large number of users from being monetized through ads.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Only a large number of wires arranged in a specific way, and connected to one another, serve to enclose the bird and to ensure that it cannot escape.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander