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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 machine was designed in the 1980s as an affordable way for schools and offices to print large quantities of materials quickly.
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Muriel Vega, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Despite Black Friday–style lines, limited quantities, and resellers charging exorbitant prices, the tote has become a must‑have staple, with fans lining up for each new release.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 Apr. 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
This plant is intended to store large quantities of hydrogen underground.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 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, 27 Apr. 2026
According to a federal indictment, Maduro and his alleged co-conspirators spent decades working alongside some of the world’s most violent drug traffickers and corrupt regional officials to funnel large quantities of cocaine into the United States.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
So, a lot of people have tried developing dopants—chemicals that can be mixed in small quantities that change the behavior of the bulk material.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The third wave involved fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid now produced illicitly in mass quantities.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Muriel Vega, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Despite Black Friday–style lines, limited quantities, and resellers charging exorbitant prices, the tote has become a must‑have staple, with fans lining up for each new release.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 Apr. 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
This plant is intended to store large quantities of hydrogen underground.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 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, 27 Apr. 2026
According to a federal indictment, Maduro and his alleged co-conspirators spent decades working alongside some of the world’s most violent drug traffickers and corrupt regional officials to funnel large quantities of cocaine into the United States.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
So, a lot of people have tried developing dopants—chemicals that can be mixed in small quantities that change the behavior of the bulk material.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The third wave involved fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid now produced illicitly in mass quantities.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantities
Noun
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Engineers can simulate movements, loads, and environmental conditions before real deployment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, there are moments of reprieve between loads of clothes, sheets, and towels.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Total rainfall amounts could be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although higher amounts are possible with thunderstorms.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Administrative errors or outdated income information can also lead to incorrect withholding amounts, which may temporarily increase what's taken until corrected.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Spanish police impounded 13 tons of cocaine from a container ship that had arrived at the southern port of Algeciras from Ecuador, the country's largest-ever haul of the drug.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Central Table Rock Lake boasts the lake’s largest marina, Port of Kimberling Marina and Resort, and tons of lodging, while popular Indian Point is home to award-winning Silver Dollar City.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 May 2026
Noun
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An engine defect grounded dozens of its planes.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Photograph courtesy 2025 Adama Films / Shochiku Yasujirō Ozu, who made dozens of masterworks from the nineteen-thirties through the early sixties, is among the most misunderstood of great directors.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Noun
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There are tender chunks of organic rotisserie chicken, Little Gem lettuce, tiny garlicky croutons, avocado, parm, and a light coating of Caesar dressing (in addition to the cup on the side), in a grain-free Coyotas tortilla wrap.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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One of the biggest chunks out of family budgets?—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But critics from both sides of the aisle say state government is sitting on unprecedented piles of cash and needs to provide direct relief in the form of tax cuts.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Night after night after closing his Boyle Heights bicycle shop, Reyes brought his equipment down the long, dark corridor leading to the bikes — initially about 280 of them — that were tossed in piles over the years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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In 1773, Bostonians disguised as Mohawks hurled hundreds of chests of British tea into the ocean.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Central to Qatar’s capability is the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor, and a 2015 upgrade added hundreds of these missiles and required launcher modifications to support their advanced power and guidance interfaces, significantly enhancing performance against modern threats.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Stacks of matching fabric bundles will look calmer and more cohesive than mismatched plastic bins.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Their items include book bundles for kids and adults, bookmarks, stickers, beadwork, and annotation kits.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Quantities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantities. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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