BUSHEL Synonyms: 186 Similar and Opposite Words

bushel

noun

ˈbu̇-shəl

Definition of bushel

as in ton

a considerable amount picked up a bushel of decorations at the after-Christmas sale

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Recent Examples of bushel What’s a gardener to do with bushels of perfectly ripe, juicy tomatoes or dozens of colorful bell peppers? — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026 The tradition began in 2010 when Jesús Navas received several bushels of tomatoes for his part in Spain’s victory, per ESPN. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Interestingly, soybean prices have recovered quite considerably, to about $12 now a bushel. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 South India is the scent of frangipani and coffee, bushels of bananas and coconuts, women with gold nose rings and hair braided with jasmine and mustachioed men in pink with hands on hips. — Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bushel

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Noun

The company estimates that converting the existing US fleet could avoid about 20 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually while providing gigawatts of additional generating capacity.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
In 2021, prior to import restrictions imposed on Belarus, the United States imported about 700,000 tons of potassium fertilizer from Belarus, accounting for 5% of total imports, according to federal data.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

The issue of whether or not Kalshi and Polymarket’s sports offerings are legal is being hotly litigated in dozens of states and, so far, courts are for the most part ruling against the company.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Several of his dozens of accusers were in court on Wednesday.

— MICHAEL R. SISAK, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of dozen

Noun

Presenter Zane Lowe has conducted loads of candid interviews with new and established musicians, and the company's Los Angeles studio has captured dozens of memorable performances for posterity.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
The two feature about 2,000 sensors that measure loads, airflow, vibrations and how the turbines interact with each other.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

The slew of events begins with a formal arrival ceremony later on Wednesday, just as a judge is expected to hear arguments in a lawsuit brought by the three news outlets the president banned from the White House last week.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026
In addition to the bribery allegation, Fricker’s complaint calls on Holland to investigate a slew of other claims against Zahnd.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of slew

Noun

Backlink quantity, long the currency of SEO, has been displaced by the quality and frequency of genuine editorial mentions.

— Ohad Ben Artzi, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
For now, India's strategy appears to be building its own dam in Arunachal Pradesh in case China releases — perhaps deliberately — enormous quantities of water, as Chief Minister Khandu suggested in June last year to the outlet, Press Trust of India.

— Mamita Bhandari, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of quantity

Noun

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Bites Publix already rolled out a bunch of pumpkin treats to its bakery earlier this month, but these cream cheese coffee cake bites caught our eye.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
The script has been ordered by a studio run by a coterie of women, with Mira Sorvino (in one of many cameos) playing the crazy boss, until they’re all replaced by a bunch of men and their crazy boss.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of bunch

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Most wool rugs aren't machine washable, though a few low-pile washable rugs are made in wool, including Revival's Helen above and this flatweave from Fable Home.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026
But Harrison intercepted Amy du Plessis just 15 meters out from the New Zealand tryline and the crowd of 59,871 erupted in joy and relief while Harrison was buried under a pile of her teammates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

But Measured’s omnichannel view of retail confirms that big chunks of retail activity are driven by advertising that originated online but had the effect of driving customers to stores.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
That run invited a hard reset, and LITE spent May through July giving back a big chunk of the gain, falling all the way back to test the 200-day.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

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