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as in loads
a considerable amount
I wish you quantities of happiness in the New Year
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Recent Examples of quantities
In the Standard Model of particle physics, described by a quantum field theory, direct calculations yield infinite results for energies and other physical quantities, which must be eliminated by a sophisticated and nonintuitive mathematical procedure.
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Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
Even items like sugar, coffee and tobacco that the island once produced in large quantities are now being imported.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The gas is used to forge steel, create methanol, and produce the massive quantities of fertilizer needed to feed the global population.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Fentanyl can be made year-round and smuggled into the United States in small doses as opposed to marijuana or cocaine, which both come from plants that are harvested seasonally and must be smuggled in large quantities to be profitable.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
In sufficient quantities, salt's effect on plants is to dehydrate them.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
The leader of a Connecticut drug trafficking organization was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for distributing large quantities of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine in and around Norwalk.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Its massive cash pile allows Berkshire to buy back shares in large quantities when the opportunity arises.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Curated by Our Editors The lunar module’s onboard computer had to determine the speed, altitude and rotation of the module—which are all variable quantities.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
Even items like sugar, coffee and tobacco that the island once produced in large quantities are now being imported.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The gas is used to forge steel, create methanol, and produce the massive quantities of fertilizer needed to feed the global population.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Fentanyl can be made year-round and smuggled into the United States in small doses as opposed to marijuana or cocaine, which both come from plants that are harvested seasonally and must be smuggled in large quantities to be profitable.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
In sufficient quantities, salt's effect on plants is to dehydrate them.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
The leader of a Connecticut drug trafficking organization was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for distributing large quantities of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine in and around Norwalk.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Its massive cash pile allows Berkshire to buy back shares in large quantities when the opportunity arises.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Curated by Our Editors The lunar module’s onboard computer had to determine the speed, altitude and rotation of the module—which are all variable quantities.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantities
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Levi’s went on a prolific streak of collaborations by releasing three collections with Nike and Jordan Brand from last July through January, and during that time and onward denim has been popping up on loads more in-line releases under the Nike umbrella.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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There’s plenty of space in the rear too, with loads of head and legroom for adult passengers.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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When subjected to stress, the sponge-like matrix allows the material to deform predictably and absorb vast amounts of kinetic energy rather than snap.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Those amounts translate to roughly a half-cup to one cup of cooked beans, peas, or lentils.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
19 May 2026
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Beatbot iSkim Robotic Pool Skimmer Deal Beatbot's entry-level pool skimmer is an extremely capable machine, with a large nine-liter basket to hold tons of leaves and debris.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Every year, the global food industry generates millions of tons of oyster shells.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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This is especially important for its use as the Artemis moon lander; experts have estimated that each lunar Starship mission could require a dozen or more refueling launches to adequately supply enough propellant to get to the moon, land and launch back to lunar orbit.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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The consumer goods giant is well on its way to accomplishing that goal, with dozens of projects across 17 countries covering 254,000 hectares as of 2025.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Maybe a whole roast chicken appeared, or its meat was folded into a gooey casserole with a few peas and carrot chunks.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Aim for at least an hour of daily activity, even if it’s broken up into shorter chunks throughout the day, Drake recommended.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
12 May 2026
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Deal with any paper piles or other clutter.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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But spending big piles of cash on getting Starship to work is part of a longer-term strategy, SpaceX states in its prospectus.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Scouts spend hundreds of days on the road each year—long drives, cheap hotels, fast food.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Cairo has leveraged the Suez Canal’s strategic location to host many subsea cables linking Europe and Asia, generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually in transit and licensing fees.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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Imagine a system that not only suggests a trip, but dynamically bundles flights, hotels, experiences, and ancillaries based on your preferences, loyalty status, and budget—while also managing disruptions in real time.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Her issue isn’t exactly with the styles themselves, but the fact that many of those women take better care of their units and bundles than the strands growing out of their heads.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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“Quantities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantities. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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