How to Use size in a Sentence

size

1 of 3 noun
  • Don’t be fooled by the size, though.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Be aware that fraud comes in all sizes.
    Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
  • But don’t let its size keep you away.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Just the right size for a man your age.
    Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
  • Ain’t the size of the dog in the fight.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Most T-shirt sizes had sold out.
    Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
  • But the boots were at least a size too small for his feet.
    Rob Rossi, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The sweater runs large, so size down for a more true fit.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Grab them in sizes 5 through 12.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The size of the gang is unclear.
    Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
  • My heart is ten sizes larger now.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 17 June 2026
  • Furman had size and skill up front.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The biggest change is my pants size.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Bike brands should list the height and weight range for each wheel size.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The question is, how big is the size?
    CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Yet the comments talk about my body size.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The size of the blaze was unclear.
    Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 14 June 2026
  • The iPad Pro comes in two sizes.
    PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Scoop up a set in two sizes and four colors.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • But shop soon — sizes are selling out.
    Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The concern, of course, is his size.
    C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
  • Choose from three sizes and five colors.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Pickens has elite size, speed and length.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 May 2026
  • As the jackpot climbs in size, so have sales.
    Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The coach asked for the freshman’s ring size.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • These bites are airy puffs about the size and width of an adult’s thumb.
    Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The old school option comes in all shapes and sizes.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Snag this piece in gray, black, and red while sizes are still in stock.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The fairing size is part of what can drive that.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
  • What excites you most about a venue of that size?
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2026

size

2 of 3 verb
  • Most brands will have sizing charts for their bibs.
    Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
  • The style does seem to run large, though, so sizing down might be wise.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Small, whitish or tan spots, which reach soup-can size, appear on the turf.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
  • These plush toys are sized for puppies and petite dogs.
    Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Then, size your stickers by trimming the wrap down to fit your nail.
    Allure, 14 July 2021
  • But there’s a problem, an elephant in the room sized one.
    Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Sizes range from 5 to 11 in women’s and fit true to size.
    Nicolette Accardi, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
  • To find the best fit among the brand's four sizes, use the handy sizing chart based on their shoe size.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Make sure to get both of your feet measured, sizing the shoes for the longer of your feet.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Most are unisex with a sizing chart that gives a range of shoe sizes the splint is meant to fit.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The space is sized to carry two electric mountain bikes.
    New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Keep in mind that they're known to run big, so consider sizing down.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
  • And the fat — a soda-can size worth on each side, mind you — was finally gone.
    Samantha Lefave, Redbook, 26 May 2017
  • These jalapeños are stuffed with melty cheese and wrapped in bacon for a classic bite sized treat that can't be beat.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Just note that shoppers say the shoe runs large and suggest sizing down a half size for your best fit.
    Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Reviewers find this style runs big and suggest sizing down for a more snug fit.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Newbury, who handed Dixon his diploma, sized him up the same way.
    Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Many of these toys are sized perfectly to fit inside stockings.
    Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The Bombas slippers on this list come in whole sizes only and most fit true to size.
    Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Can the stroller be used with a seat for a toddler after your baby sizes out of the infant seat?
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 Aug. 2023
  • While not a problem for seedlings or herbs, larger plants may size out and need a new solution.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Most doormats will be sized around 18 by 30 inches.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Shop the top in six colors and sizes S through XXL.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
  • But not at the expense of allowing everyone to size you up, so to speak.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
  • Or to survey your teammates in line during a position drill and size them up.
    Ellis L. Williams, cleveland, 15 July 2021
  • The committee has discussed changes to the board structure, make-up and size for the first time in decades.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 23 July 2026
  • Buyers agree that sizing down by one is the best course of action for a comfortable fit.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The dress comes in 20 colors, sizes small to XX-Large.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
  • In the quiet of their bedrooms, girls sized themselves up in the mirror and fretted.
    Valorie Lee Schaefer, ELLE, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The entire set is meant to fit oversized, so the brand recommends sizing down.
    Julia Fields, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

size

3 of 3 adjective
  • There’s not much room in the back of a mid-size truck with a five-foot bed.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2022
  • The price was roughly what a basic new mid-size sedan might cost.
    WSJ, 5 Nov. 2022
  • That’s a small complaint, though, for a fine mid-size battery mower.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Here’s a look at 10 notable concerts in small and mid-size venues in the first half of the year.
    Dallas News, 28 Dec. 2022
  • The shooter took off, possibly in a mid-size sedan, Shebloski said.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022
  • The city considers the factory the right fit for small and mid-size companies that want to expand.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, courant.com, 13 Mar. 2022
  • To make a larger impact, corporations ought to work with more mid-size companies, Black said.
    Arcelia Martin, Dallas News, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Since its release, the P-10 line-up has grown from a do-it-all mid-size C model, to both full-size and long slide variants.
    Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life, 25 Jan. 2021
  • That's according to data from Homebase, which provides software to small and mid-size businesses.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2021
  • This classic cooler is a perfect mid-size option for tailgate parties and family get-togethers.
    Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Hiscox found that cyber criminals, who have long targeted large companies are moving down to small and mid-size employers.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Shared spaces and amenities increase human interaction and allow for smaller and micro-size homes.
    National Geographic, 12 Jan. 2023
  • However, body-on-frame construction—used in most mid-size trucks including the Tacoma—means that the cab is mounted atop the chassis.
    Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 15 Nov. 2022
  • And mid-size businesses, at least those with cash reserves and an accountant to apply for emergency grants and loans, have done OK.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2020
  • The purchases will include a variety of vehicle types and classes such as small and mid-size SUVs, cars, and pickup trucks.
    Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Ford introduced a new Ranger, a mid-size truck, in 2018 but even that is considerably bigger than the Maverick.
    Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 8 June 2021
  • At issue were Fed emergency programs, launched amid the pandemic this spring, that provided loans to small and mid-size businesses and bought state and local government bonds.
    Andrew Taylor, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Dec. 2020
  • In an era of many small and mid-size public and private institutions struggling with both enrollment and diversifying their student body, flag football could be a good opportunity to do both.
    Karen Weaver, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023
  • In November, Capterra surveyed 300 HR managers at mostly larger firms as well as some small to mid-size businesses.
    Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Finally, consider a mid-size logistics company, which was able to take advantage of the tech layoffs by hiring a team of experienced software engineers in a cost-effective manner.
    Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
  • In an increasingly Amazon world, the consideration of careful tech partnerships for small and mid-size cannabis businesses is an integral part of envisioning such a system.
    Evan Nison, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2022
  • The manufacturer of personal protective equipment ranks 47th among mid-size companies on the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces.
    Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Live video projections supplied shifting, zooming, super-size views of soloist Gil Shaham, music director Robert Spano and random sections of the orchestra.
    Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Kaplan added that the Fed’s emergency facilities, which have served as a backstop to credit and municipal markets and have provided loans to small- to mid-size businesses, should be allowed to continue into 2021.
    Catarina Saraiva, Bloomberg.com, 19 Nov. 2020
  • The latter vision is centered around accommodating small and mid-size tenants who want to be part of a significant downtown thoroughfare that’s in the midst of transformation — thanks primarily to The Campus at Horton project next door.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2021

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