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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
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.
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
The makers of Dad's Root Beer acquired the company in 2007 and produces Bubble Up in limited quantities today.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
This potential for abuse is why such medications can be purchased only by adults, and only in limited quantities.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Large quantities of brushes cannot be produced at once, since they are made in ateliers.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Much of the Produce Is Sold Bagged Rather than bins piled high with individual veggies and fruits, ALDI sells much of their produce bagged in larger quantities.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
In the meantime, the company is allocating additional quantities to patients in the United States to meet demand.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Research shows that coated non-stick pans, plastic cutting boards and disposable utensils all release substantial quantities of microplastic particles during everyday use.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
One theory for how the disease is spread is through captive cervid farms that house deer, elk, or moose in large quantities.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
The makers of Dad's Root Beer acquired the company in 2007 and produces Bubble Up in limited quantities today.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
This potential for abuse is why such medications can be purchased only by adults, and only in limited quantities.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Large quantities of brushes cannot be produced at once, since they are made in ateliers.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Much of the Produce Is Sold Bagged Rather than bins piled high with individual veggies and fruits, ALDI sells much of their produce bagged in larger quantities.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
In the meantime, the company is allocating additional quantities to patients in the United States to meet demand.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Research shows that coated non-stick pans, plastic cutting boards and disposable utensils all release substantial quantities of microplastic particles during everyday use.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
One theory for how the disease is spread is through captive cervid farms that house deer, elk, or moose in large quantities.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantities
Noun
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Courts now limit medical expense evidence to amounts actually paid or payable, which prevents juries from seeing the much higher initial bills that providers charge.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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My stylist, Roger Forker, has designed all my costumes for countless amounts of roasts.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Noun
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This savory bread pudding has tons of flavor and texture from ingredients like French bread that's been baked in a rich Parmesan custard.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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Multiplied across a day, their rate would have been over seventy-five tons per day per man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Although Dot is not around anymore, a guest book inside the small museum is filled with names from dozens of countries.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Most earwig problems begin outside, where damp piles of leaves, firewood or other debris create an attractive environment for the insects.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Most asteroids of this size are thought to be piles of rubble, conglomerations of rock loosely held together by gravity.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Sacramento’s political establishment backed Maple’s challenger, and hundreds of thousands of dollars poured into the race.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft have been plowing hundreds of billions of dollars a year into AI.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Most jobs are bundles of tasks.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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My mother’s cousins and neighbors joined us; trays, coffee, and bundles of cloth—used to lay couscous grains out to dry in the sun—were passed from hand to hand.—
Boutheina Ben Salem,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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“Quantities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantities. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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