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
Even trace amounts of milk or cashew can cause symptoms like hives, vomiting, swelling, or difficulty breathing.
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Both provide similar amounts of protein, but labneh may be easier to digest for people with lactose sensitivities.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Unlike traditional static personas, predictive AI uses sophisticated algorithms and machine learning models to analyze vast amounts of customer data and forecast future actions.
—Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
All amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Hard drives are bulky, consume massive amounts of energy, and degrade over time.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Just below that is a donation option, with amounts ranging from $25 to as much as $100,000.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 14 Sep. 2025
The happiest states are those that provide above-average quality of life in a wide variety of areas, from strong state economies and high quality physical and mental health care to adequate amounts of leisure time and good weather.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
EchoStar has secured a financial lifeline from Elon Musk, whose SpaceX has agreed to pay $17 billion to acquire large amounts of its wireless spectrum.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Annabelle Canela, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Both provide similar amounts of protein, but labneh may be easier to digest for people with lactose sensitivities.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Unlike traditional static personas, predictive AI uses sophisticated algorithms and machine learning models to analyze vast amounts of customer data and forecast future actions.
—Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
All amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Hard drives are bulky, consume massive amounts of energy, and degrade over time.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Just below that is a donation option, with amounts ranging from $25 to as much as $100,000.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 14 Sep. 2025
The happiest states are those that provide above-average quality of life in a wide variety of areas, from strong state economies and high quality physical and mental health care to adequate amounts of leisure time and good weather.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
EchoStar has secured a financial lifeline from Elon Musk, whose SpaceX has agreed to pay $17 billion to acquire large amounts of its wireless spectrum.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amounts
quantities
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The project demands about 500,000 cubic meters of concrete and 80,000 tons of steel – material quantities that dwarf most construction projects globally.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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For now, limited quantities of the handbags are available exclusively in-person at select Alo stores, showcasing the high-end craftsmanship, which deserves to be discovered firsthand through touch and experience.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Amounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amounts. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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