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

Optimal Transit The original 100-MW Kraaken concept is a roughly 300-ft (91-m), 50,000-long-ton vessel, while the smaller 10/20-MW design measures around 250 ft (76 m).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
The Taiwanese navy is planning to invest heavily in large surface combatants, including a new 7,000-ton warship and as many as 12 3,000-ton light frigates.

— HOLMES LIAO, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

In the aftermath, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in what turned out to be Turkey’s largest protests in a dozen years.

— Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Gravest Gravy, an album consisting of a dozen previously unheard tracks that were recorded in 1977, with Big Star’s Alex Chilton producing, captures the band’s pioneering psychobilly sound at its birth.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of dozen

Noun

The size and specialized nature of these loads can also create opportunities for carriers to take on new customers and routes.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Faster speeds generally mean a compromise in quality, multi-color 3D printers often waste some filament, and higher volume loads usually demand more hardware.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of loads

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Blair's victory represents a key gain for Black gay political candidates this cycle after a slew of losses.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Early Tuesday morning, Anaheim mayor Ashleigh Aitken started getting a slew of calls and texts — rumors were swirling about a potential landmark day in her hometown.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of slew

Noun

The quantity of shots allowed is a major reason, with 44 in total, 15 of which have been on target.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
At present, lithium-ion batteries excel at short-term electricity storage (hours), but hydrogen can be stored in large quantities in underground salt caverns for months, balancing seasonal swings in renewable energy production.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of quantity

Noun

The government still has not come up with a solution to the mountainous piles of rotting garbage that accumulate on the streets for months.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Cole went online, bought Steiffs by the piles, and lined the shelves of King’s bedroom.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

Only 13% of current billionaires are women—but as men over the age of 60 dominate the ultra-rich cohort, more than 1,235 female spouses (representing 90% of billionaire partners) will inherit a sizable chunk in the next decade.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
The team returned a significant chunk of its roster from last year’s run to the Round of 32, which included hosting a first-round match for the first time.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of chunk

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