1
: having a specified size or bulk
—usually used in combination
a small-sized house
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size
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Plus sized models are no longer getting booked for modeling gigs.
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
In less than five years, fees rose 25% for houses built on standard-sized lots in the Sacramento region, according to a report commissioned by a group that advocates on behalf of residential construction firms.
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The round edges of the tree are perfect for pulling apart into dinner-sized rolls—grab one for breakfast and one for dinner, and maybe a few to freeze for later, too.
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Small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of the American economy.
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
In less than five years, fees rose 25% for houses built on standard-sized lots in the Sacramento region, according to a report commissioned by a group that advocates on behalf of residential construction firms.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The round edges of the tree are perfect for pulling apart into dinner-sized rolls—grab one for breakfast and one for dinner, and maybe a few to freeze for later, too.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of the American economy.
—Joe Donnelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Sized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sized. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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sized
adjective
ˈsīzd 
ˌsīzd
1
: having a specified size
small-sized
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size
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