as in ton
a considerable amount
dozens of new songs were auditioned and rejected
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Recent Examples of dozen
From hearty stews to cheesy casseroles, there are a dozen different ways to prepare ground beef for dinnertime.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
While some products, such as the Tropical Punch Flavored Bunnies, will only be available at select retailers like Dollar Tree, over a dozen other candies, including Cotton Candy Flavored Marshmallow Chicks and the Giant Bunny Pop, are available at retailers nationwide.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The race to fill New Jersey’s newly vacant, safely blue House seat has attracted heavy spending and nearly a dozen candidates itching to make it out of the primary.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Operating in dozens of countries, they’re recognized for their large-scale disaster relief operations, long-term community development programs, and ability to mobilize public-private partnerships to reach people others cannot.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
While some products, such as the Tropical Punch Flavored Bunnies, will only be available at select retailers like Dollar Tree, over a dozen other candies, including Cotton Candy Flavored Marshmallow Chicks and the Giant Bunny Pop, are available at retailers nationwide.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The race to fill New Jersey’s newly vacant, safely blue House seat has attracted heavy spending and nearly a dozen candidates itching to make it out of the primary.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Operating in dozens of countries, they’re recognized for their large-scale disaster relief operations, long-term community development programs, and ability to mobilize public-private partnerships to reach people others cannot.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dozen
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For Valentine’s Day 2026, Avianca transported more than 19,000 tons of flowers from Colombia and Ecuador, a 6% uptick from last year.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The billion-ton rock canopy provides passive containment and shielding that protects the reactor from natural disasters or surface-level threats while the billion-ton rock canopy acts as an extra layer of safety.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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When using the dishwasher or washing machine, run full loads to maximize usage of the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 Super Bowl had loads of celebrities cheering on their favorite team from the VIP boxes—Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, Saweetie, Rosé, and Travis Scott among them.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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But their rise has also attracted a slew of criticism, fueled in recent decades by the grandiose lifestyles and criminal convictions of some godmen.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Suddenly, a slew of covet-worthy pieces are magically available on the mega-retailer—many of which are on sale and eligible for next-day delivery.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Harding is the best floor general out of the bunch, while Pierre is the most experienced guard.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Floridians are a practical bunch.—
Sean Parks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The inquiry commission pointed to comments Herzog made less than a week after Hamas militants killed and kidnapped hundreds of Israelis on October 7, 2023.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Last week, Rodríguez, a longtime Maduro ally, announced plans for a general amnesty that could lead to the release of hundreds of opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons.—
EGINA GARCIA CANO,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Because of that, said Burton, the bill classifies lot rental fees as a homeownership activity, meaning that mobile home owners making less than 140% of area median income — $123,900 for a family of four in Miami-Dade County — could qualify for up to six months of lot rental assistance.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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But as with the dismantling of huge swaths of our research capacity, this refusal to even consider this mRNA flu vaccine on what are obviously ideological grounds is going to affect a hell of a lot more people than just the cranks who agree with them.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Details on the humanoid robot As part of the initial deal, Generative Bionics will develop the robot to support specific welding activities in naval manufacturing.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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But Chicago lawmakers have suggested that any deal would need some way to pay off the remaining debt of more than $500 million for the 2003 renovation of Soldier Field.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Standing at the head of a moving shuttle bus like a safari guide, the circuit’s chairman points to piles of dirt.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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On Amazon, the glorious inconvenience of browsing shelves or combing through piles has been eliminated.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Dozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dozen. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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