as in ton
a considerable amount
dozens of new songs were auditioned and rejected
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Recent Examples of dozen
The bids that arrived by Tuesday’s deadline followed discussions in recent weeks between the NBA and more than a dozen existing European basketball teams about potential inclusion.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
More than half the orders were for Honduras, Ecuador or Uganda, with the rest scattered among nearly three dozen other countries.
—Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
At first, things did not look good, and the dozen or so people watching from the pier began to despair.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Some two dozen firefighters were fighting the Well Fire.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
More than half the orders were for Honduras, Ecuador or Uganda, with the rest scattered among nearly three dozen other countries.
—Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
At first, things did not look good, and the dozen or so people watching from the pier began to despair.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Some two dozen firefighters were fighting the Well Fire.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dozen
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KitKat is asking for the public's help after thieves made off with 12 tons of the company's chocolate — prompting the launch of a new tracking tool to help locate the missing shipment.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Industrial Revolution, supercharged by the Civil War, transformed Northeastern cities into denser and denser wooden tinderboxes filled with tons of humans more than capable of accidentally generating sparks.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Combined, the marijuana loads had a street value of about $675,000 in the United States, and high-quality weed could be worth two to three times higher in Europe, according to the CBP.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hospital’s closure has meant many workers are out of a job, patients are having to find other options for care, and nearby hospitals, including Rush Oak Park Hospital and Loretto Hospital, may face heavier patient loads.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The film adds a slew of new voice actors to the mix, like Brie Larson as Rosalina (sounding, perhaps, a little too much like Taylor-Joy’s Peach) and Donald Glover as Yoshi, a chaotic and enjoyable addition to the gang.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Deli Boys will return with its second season to Hulu on May 28, which will also feature a slew of new recurring and guest stars.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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And if a bunch of independent enthusiasts can uncover this much information with public tools, this fast, imagine what a properly coordinated and resourced regulatory effort could achieve.—
Nic Puckrin,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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There's a bunch of power lines down.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But even the significant pressure of hundreds, then thousands, of criminal defendants being released or their cases dropped did little to move the needle on a permanent solution to the problem.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, the Pentagon released hundreds of reports of unidentified and unexplained aerial phenomena.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The mayor also says the city could need to stop enforcing laws against street camping and vehicle habitation if there are major cuts to city-run lots for people living in vehicles or tents.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Warner lot looks kind of buzzy to me.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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Norwich offered a seven-year deal, guaranteeing a year as a professional player.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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If a deal did happen UMG would be merged with Pershing Square SPARC Holdings, and the company would become a Nevada corporation listed on the NYSE.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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The piles of dishes in the sink.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Spring is a time for renewal, and that includes refreshing your ‘to be read’ pile.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Dozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dozen. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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