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 Last year, Ian Stamy took the state prize for his bumper soybean yield, coaxing an average of just over 100 bushels per acre from his operation in central Pennsylvania. — Scott Neuman, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for bushel

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Noun

Every ton of greenhouse gas that humans can avoid releasing today reduces how much ice Antarctica loses this century, and the benefit – slower and less sea-level rise – lasts for hundreds of years.

— Robert Kopp, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Gower pointed specifically to China and Poland, which purchased 20 metric tons and 8 tons of gold, respectively, during July.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

It has been visited as a curiosity for decades, and it can be seen online in dozens of photos taken during different seasons by passers-through.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The event at the 12-acre West Midtown art center, which this year will take place Saturday, features dozens of artists, live music, open studios and other ephemeral experiences.

— Tess Malone, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of dozen

Noun

And some manage the difficult trick of tasting like fall without giving off loads of scented-candle energy.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
PlusAI uses sand to simulate the loads its trailers must carry to support research and development testing, as carrying the material closely mimics real freight conditions.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

Six Flags Magic Mountain will permanently close one of its most popular and iconic attractions after a slew of injury claims.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Madonna wins big In addition to her opening performance, Madonna also collected a slew of Moon Persons on Sunday.

— Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of slew

Noun

Ambitious mukbang-ers eager to prove their gastronomic stamina descended on Red Lobster locations across the country to consume absurd quantities of shrimp.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
For creators pitching Amazon, the executives stressed conviction over quantity.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of quantity

Noun

That's exactly what made the first season of The Mandalorian feel so special, and Galactic Racer hits that same stride by exploring a galactic underground racing ring, where a bunch of daredevils hurtle across planets while blowing each other up.

— Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
By naming the product of two mergers Skydance, David Ellison relegates two of Hollywood’s founding studios to a sub-brand stew and attempts to erase a bunch of controversial hires.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of bunch

Noun

Another catalyst could come in December, when CHIPS Act funding restrictions ease, allowing Micron to deploy its growing cash pile toward a significant buyback .

— Alexa LoMonaco,Jeff Nash, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Those are anthology series, however, and one season doesn’t necessarily flow directly from the previous one (the large pile-up of AHS lore aside).

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

But a cosmetic Chemical peel didn’t solve the question of how to use the space; the company set aside a chunk of it for a three-floor public showroom of industrial innovations.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026
The biggest chunk of the funding, $150 million, is going toward cap and stitch treatment.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of chunk

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