as in ton
a considerable amount
dozens of new songs were auditioned and rejected
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Recent Examples of dozen
Trump was flanked on the stage in Davos by more than a dozen leaders whose countries had agreed to be signatories.
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Mariam Khan, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
The death toll from a devastating fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi jumped to 67 on Thursday after police and a hospital official confirmed that the remains of dozens more people had been found.
—Adil Jawad, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Suffice it to say, the year came and went and no such feat was accomplished, and the pledge was eventually buried by dozens more just like it.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
Mendonça initially chose Maria for her voice, and her voice, in a few dozen lines, dominates the film.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
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Mariam Khan, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
The death toll from a devastating fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi jumped to 67 on Thursday after police and a hospital official confirmed that the remains of dozens more people had been found.
—Adil Jawad, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Suffice it to say, the year came and went and no such feat was accomplished, and the pledge was eventually buried by dozens more just like it.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
Mendonça initially chose Maria for her voice, and her voice, in a few dozen lines, dominates the film.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dozen
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South River dealing with similar problem In South River, the Department of Public Works salt shed that should hold 300 tons only had 25 as of Thursday night.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, last year saw a correction after India bought around 16 million tons of LNG in the eight months through to August, a decline of 10%.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Straining the body while lifting heavy loads, during which most people unknowingly hold their breath, increases heart rate and blood pressure.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 Jan. 2026
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The county, too, is already grappling with how to ensure the loads are clean of contaminants like paint and plastic.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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The 2007 Broadway show, based on the first movie, has received a slew of Tony noms and international revivals.—
Jordan Bako,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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The hotel sits at a seriously chic point on that route, right by a slew of big-name designer boutiques.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Denver defense padded their stats against a bunch of second tier teams.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Honestly, let Bella Hadid beat everyone up and then escape up a bunch of stairs on a motorcycle in perpetuity, IMO.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the gate are hundreds of white crosses, marking the graves of Parchman’s long-dead prisoners.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Jobs and community investment Microsoft said new data centers create thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of long term operational roles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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The 55-acre lot, once a silent-era movie site and later home to productions like Gilligan’s Island and Seinfeld, will be returned to lenders led by Goldman following months of unsuccessful modification talks.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Situated on a spacious 7,020-square-foot lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Thompson and his attorney confirmed no plea deal was reached with prosecutors.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Under a deal announced Sunday, government forces were to take over the control of the prisons but the transfer did not go smoothly.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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While some compost enthusiasts steer clear of adding pizza box cardboard to their pile, others report no problems.—
Chris Baskind,
Treehugger,
20 Jan. 2026
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The law means removing anything flammable, including plants, mulch, most artificial turfs, plastic rain barrels, storage sheds, trash bins, wood piles, hot tubs and patio furniture within five feet.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Dozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dozen. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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