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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
The tests explode small quantities of weapons-grade plutonium but do not initiate a nuclear chain reaction within the material, according to weapons experts NPR interviewed at the time.
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
While these wines have spent years awaiting their perfect drinking window, with limited quantities available, interested wine lovers should move more quickly.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Kim in recent months has sent thousands of troops and large quantities of military equipment, including artillery and missiles, to fuel Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, as the leaders align i n the face of their separate confrontations with Washington.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
They can also be seen during their fall peak around the end of September through the beginning of October, but not in as large of quantities.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The style code for the Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble SP Neon Paisley Bandana is IQ0620-100and it’s expected to be released in limited quantities from select retailers.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Travis Henry Henry, 47, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards in three different seasons, was sentenced in 2009 to three years in prison on federal cocaine trafficking charges after authorities linked him to financing and distributing large quantities of the drug.
—Alex Valdes, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The sheet listed $400 for an 8-by-10 photo, $500 for premium items and $700 for bulky memorabilia, noting quantities are limited each day.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Because it’s consumed in relatively small quantities, ginger isn’t a standout source of any vitamins or minerals.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
While these wines have spent years awaiting their perfect drinking window, with limited quantities available, interested wine lovers should move more quickly.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Kim in recent months has sent thousands of troops and large quantities of military equipment, including artillery and missiles, to fuel Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, as the leaders align i n the face of their separate confrontations with Washington.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
They can also be seen during their fall peak around the end of September through the beginning of October, but not in as large of quantities.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The style code for the Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble SP Neon Paisley Bandana is IQ0620-100and it’s expected to be released in limited quantities from select retailers.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Travis Henry Henry, 47, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards in three different seasons, was sentenced in 2009 to three years in prison on federal cocaine trafficking charges after authorities linked him to financing and distributing large quantities of the drug.
—Alex Valdes, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The sheet listed $400 for an 8-by-10 photo, $500 for premium items and $700 for bulky memorabilia, noting quantities are limited each day.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Because it’s consumed in relatively small quantities, ginger isn’t a standout source of any vitamins or minerals.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantities
Noun
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Autonomous aircraft can move smaller loads more discreetly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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For larger loads, the company recommends using two tiles.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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However, since they are used in such small amounts, they cannot be imaged inside these structures.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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But those who want to learn more would be well-advised to read this essay, which explains how casting a small film requires adjusting your life to a distinct rhythm and watching endless amounts of material.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After the Cold War ended, storage basins attached to the K reactors were reused to hold about 2,300 tons of highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel underwater.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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The firm has partnered with other global fashion companies such as H&M, which signed on in 2022 with the goal of offsetting 10,000 tons of CO2.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Liberty Justice Center was preparing to challenge the unprecedented use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to unilaterally impose the tariffs — and after speaking with dozens of other small businesses, the group selected Schwartz as the lead plaintiff.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Second Chance Business Coalition now includes dozens of major employers nationwide, all dedicated to sharing best practices and expanding fair chance hiring.—
Curtis Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The reason for the closure is that ice chunks, sheets and spears that are falling off the bridge have damaged vehicles in the past.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Let the bark chill in the fridge, and break it into chunks once fully cooled.—
Ashley Oerman,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2026
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The city still lay in ruin, filled with piles of rubble and half-destroyed buildings.—
Nicholas Lemann,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Behold his corpse presented in front of two enormous piles of bottles, as green and resplendent as Christmas trees.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Speaking on behalf of hundreds of thousands of filmmakers worldwide.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Talarico Positions Himself as Underdog Speaking last week at the University of North Texas in Denton before hundreds of supporters, Talarico cast himself as the underdog in the race.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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So, chocolate, orgasms, limerence, and heroin may all depend on the same little bundles of cells to evoke their fundamental sensation of pleasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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And if that’s not enough, couples can score incredible value with 2-bike bundles too!—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Quantities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantities. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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