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a considerable amount
I wish you quantities of happiness in the New Year
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Recent Examples of quantities
And hands work for smaller quantities, too.
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
However, large quantities of smoke, dust or other air pollutants can give the typically white celestial body a blue or green hue, according to astronomy blog EarthSky.
—Hali Smith
may 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2026
The war with Iran has resulted in the US, Israel and many US allies in the Gulf burning through significant quantities of their own expensive anti-air missile batteries – often against comparative inexpensive Iranian drones – and those stockpiles will also need to be refilled.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
But beyond the coal ash used to make cement and other materials, vast quantities of the toxic residue are kept on-site at both active and retired coal plants, where it’s often covered with water or soil to prevent it from contaminating the air or waterways.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Their tendency for selecting innovative fabrics and producing low quantities meant most consumers were priced out of wearing their designs—a mindset that Herrebrugh and Botter said was born from their formal training and has evolved with more experience.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Inventory Intelligence And Product Integrity Many high-end products exist in limited quantities, sometimes with waiting lists that stretch months or even years.
—Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Throughout the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s, Ferrari refrained from building traditional open-top variants of its front-engined V-12 sports cars, instead making unique variants in smaller quantities with massaged looks (and, of course, a higher price).
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
The Clogau St David’s mine is no longer actively producing gold in significant quantities, making existing reserves exceptionally scarce and increasingly valuable over time.
—Eloise Moran, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
However, large quantities of smoke, dust or other air pollutants can give the typically white celestial body a blue or green hue, according to astronomy blog EarthSky.
—Hali Smith
may 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2026
The war with Iran has resulted in the US, Israel and many US allies in the Gulf burning through significant quantities of their own expensive anti-air missile batteries – often against comparative inexpensive Iranian drones – and those stockpiles will also need to be refilled.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
But beyond the coal ash used to make cement and other materials, vast quantities of the toxic residue are kept on-site at both active and retired coal plants, where it’s often covered with water or soil to prevent it from contaminating the air or waterways.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Their tendency for selecting innovative fabrics and producing low quantities meant most consumers were priced out of wearing their designs—a mindset that Herrebrugh and Botter said was born from their formal training and has evolved with more experience.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Inventory Intelligence And Product Integrity Many high-end products exist in limited quantities, sometimes with waiting lists that stretch months or even years.
—Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Throughout the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s, Ferrari refrained from building traditional open-top variants of its front-engined V-12 sports cars, instead making unique variants in smaller quantities with massaged looks (and, of course, a higher price).
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
The Clogau St David’s mine is no longer actively producing gold in significant quantities, making existing reserves exceptionally scarce and increasingly valuable over time.
—Eloise Moran, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantities
Noun
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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Sleek marble bathrooms come with generous amounts of Tuscan Soul, the in-house toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On Monday, four men were charged with participating in a scheme to use the tunnel to traffic massive amounts of narcotics into America.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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There are tons of spa treatments, all on the affordable side, ranging from an abdominal relaxation ritual for digestive lightness to cranial drainage for migraine relief.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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One such prize, the Nancy, was transporting 2,000 muskets, 30 tons of musket balls and a massive 15-inch brass mortar – supplies the American army desperately needed for the war effort.—
Christopher Magra,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The close proximity of the plant to homes and schools led to widespread outrage and now dozens of lawsuits after residents were displaced for days.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Late summer and early fall have a couple dozen dates on the books but nothing in Boston yet.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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And the green, gorgeous Honeydew Smash ($19) boasts the gem-like tint of Midori Melon Liqueur, made with both Dos Hombres Tequila and Mezcal and finished with a garnish of fruity melon chunks.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Red Velvet Cake Batter is loaded with massive chunks of red velvet cake and swirls of cream cheese frosting.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Rodent holes, brush piles, firewood, timbers, dense undergrowth, and leaf piles can also attract wasps in search of a place to nest.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Knisley has worked with communities where coal ash was used to fill children’s ball fields and seen Tennessee Valley Authority waste piles of the toxic ash piled up behind a public playground, open to the wind.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Noun
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But Cepeda and Petro on Sunday night sowed doubt in the result and claimed — so far without evidence — that hundreds of thousands of votes were manipulated and that foreign actors interfered with the result.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Photons from tens, hundreds, thousands of years ago collide with my eyes.—
Alexandra Oliva
June 1,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Nam grew up in a rural Northern Vietnamese village watching his grandmother treat illness with mugwort steam and herbal bundles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Luxury hospitality packages and couple’s weekend bundles, featuring suite access and other perks, are priced at up to $1,999 plus fees per person.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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“Quantities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantities. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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