as in loads
a considerable amount
a degree in that field would give you a plateful of possibilities for a career
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Recent Examples of plateful
When a plateful of cookies came their way, dieters were inclined to eat more of the sweets than non-dieters.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Each year at Thanksgiving, tables are heavy with slices of turkey, mounds of mashed potatoes and platefuls of pie.
—London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
On my list for next time are the Sistine Chapel, more of Rome's Jewish quarter and trying a plateful of good carciofi alla romana (Roman-style artichokes).
—Kaye O'Doherty, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024
A couple of them wouldn't even try a bite, literally wrinkling their nose at the plateful my mom artfully stacked in a pretty pyramid.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Each year at Thanksgiving, tables are heavy with slices of turkey, mounds of mashed potatoes and platefuls of pie.
—London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
On my list for next time are the Sistine Chapel, more of Rome's Jewish quarter and trying a plateful of good carciofi alla romana (Roman-style artichokes).
—Kaye O'Doherty, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024
A couple of them wouldn't even try a bite, literally wrinkling their nose at the plateful my mom artfully stacked in a pretty pyramid.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plateful
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Because the engine can be controlled during flight, the system does not require the expensive thermal protection systems typically associated with extreme heat loads at hypersonic speeds.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Steyer has loads of his own money to spend on TV ads.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Satellite imagery of the Imam Ali Missile Base in Khorramabad, captured on January 5, shows that of the dozen structures destroyed by Israel, three have been rebuilt, one has been repaired while three others are currently under construction.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded with a more aggressive stance toward drug cartels than her predecessor, that has included sending dozens of drug trafficking prisoners to the United States for prosecution.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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This small but mighty vegan leather bucket bag has a soft, suede feel and tons of versatility, as it can be worn as a shoulder bag, handbag, or crossbody.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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There are also My Little Pony and X-Men versions available, along with a ton of other fandoms.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
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Over the past week, a slew of cinematic videos of celebrities and characters in absurd situations have gone viral online, with one commonality –– they were created using a new artificial intelligence tool from Chinese developer ByteDance, sparking anxiety over the fast-evolving capabilities of AI.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gu has a slew of sponsorships, from global brands such as Porsche to Chinese companies such as Anta Sports that are less well known outside of China.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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Costs have soared since the original project was conceived more than a decade ago, and a sizable chunk of the hotel tax funds is now being used instead for repairs.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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More than 200,000 Bay Staters remained in the dark Tuesday evening, with MEMA’s power outage map showing large chunks of Barnstable and Plymouth counties greatly affected.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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After the snow, temps are expected to jump to around 40 degrees in the afternoon — which could help melt some of the pile up from the monster blizzard.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Having a sleepover was the best way to spend a weekend, especially with a pile of brightly colored, probably-not-very-nutritious snacks.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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Although this pencil is the cheapest of the bunch, the formula lasts and lasts.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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While supplies last, shoppers can snag one bunch for only $9.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors say many of the charges came from plea bargain deals signed with former police officers Ronnie Lessa and Élcio Queiroz, sentenced in October 2024 for the killings to 78 and 59 years in prison, respectively.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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But Coach never agreed to that deal, and once Ozzy got the key on the ground, Coach dragged it over to win supplies.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Plateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plateful. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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