as in dimension
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
we worried that the immense size of the sofa would make getting it through the doorway impossible
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as in glue
a substance used to stick things together
coated the fabric with size before applying it to the wall
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Speed was the weapon; size, the defense.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
Across the globe, there is a shift in the size of families as birthrates decline.
—Sarah McCammon, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Satellite imagery can help determine the strength, size and cohesion of a storm.
—William B. Davis, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
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Available in sizes ranging from S to 4XL Big, there’s no shortage of options available, and a blend of cotton and polyester keeps them soft, comfy, and wrinkle-free.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Speed was the weapon; size, the defense.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
Across the globe, there is a shift in the size of families as birthrates decline.
—Sarah McCammon, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Satellite imagery can help determine the strength, size and cohesion of a storm.
—William B. Davis, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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