as in quantities
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter
is this small amount of food supposed to feed the whole hockey team?
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Recent Examples of amounts
Large amounts of drugs and weapons were seized from a Newburg home, according to a Facebook post from Louisville Metro Police.
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Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Even small amounts of alcohol can amplify Benadryl’s sedative effects and interfere with daily functioning.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
The dollar amounts vary each year, depending on how much revenue the cap and trade program generates.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Storm total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with local maxima of 7 inches are expected into Wednesday morning across portions of the coastal Carolinas.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Lions head coach Dan Campbell doesn’t shy away from being himself or from fueling his body with outrageous amounts of caffeine.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Isolates and hydrolysates usually contain lower amounts of these vitamins and minerals.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2025
New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
These exist at extremely high temperatures and allow atomic nuclei to overcome their mutual repulsion and fuse, releasing vast amounts of energy.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Even small amounts of alcohol can amplify Benadryl’s sedative effects and interfere with daily functioning.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
The dollar amounts vary each year, depending on how much revenue the cap and trade program generates.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Storm total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with local maxima of 7 inches are expected into Wednesday morning across portions of the coastal Carolinas.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Lions head coach Dan Campbell doesn’t shy away from being himself or from fueling his body with outrageous amounts of caffeine.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Isolates and hydrolysates usually contain lower amounts of these vitamins and minerals.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2025
New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
These exist at extremely high temperatures and allow atomic nuclei to overcome their mutual repulsion and fuse, releasing vast amounts of energy.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amounts
quantities
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As mentioned before, Angel’s Envy 10 Cask Strength will be available starting October 10 (SRP $250) in limited quantities at select retailers and the Angel’s Envy Distillery in Louisville.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ferrara said the growth of the domestic apparel manufacturing industry can only happen if brands and retailers are willing to buy American—even in very small quantities.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Amounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amounts. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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