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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
As mentioned before, Angel’s Envy 10 Cask Strength will be available starting October 10 (SRP $250) in limited quantities at select retailers and the Angel’s Envy Distillery in Louisville.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
Ferrara said the growth of the domestic apparel manufacturing industry can only happen if brands and retailers are willing to buy American—even in very small quantities.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The 2025 Van Winkle Collection will be made available to stores, bars and restaurants across the United States in limited quantities and at varying retail prices.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
World Liberty Financial announced in August that technology firm ALT5 Sigma would begin buying large quantities of its digital token as part of a WLFI treasury strategy.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Hershey’s also produces a few other Halloween heavy-hitters in similarly staggering quantities, churning out 25 million Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and 70 million Hershey’s Kisses a day.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
Around the world, researchers are busy trying to develop next-generation designs to replace or improve lithium-ion batteries, which use large quantities of rare, expensive, and difficult-to-acquire elements.
—Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Oct. 2025
Found in small quantities in the solar wind, He-3 is implanted in the lunar regolith, the layer of loose, fragmented material that carpets the terrain of the moon.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
It is released by wastewater treatment facilities, meat processing facilities, petroleum refining, manufacturing of asphalt and roofing material, and places where large quantities of manure are stored.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
Ferrara said the growth of the domestic apparel manufacturing industry can only happen if brands and retailers are willing to buy American—even in very small quantities.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The 2025 Van Winkle Collection will be made available to stores, bars and restaurants across the United States in limited quantities and at varying retail prices.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
World Liberty Financial announced in August that technology firm ALT5 Sigma would begin buying large quantities of its digital token as part of a WLFI treasury strategy.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Hershey’s also produces a few other Halloween heavy-hitters in similarly staggering quantities, churning out 25 million Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and 70 million Hershey’s Kisses a day.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
Around the world, researchers are busy trying to develop next-generation designs to replace or improve lithium-ion batteries, which use large quantities of rare, expensive, and difficult-to-acquire elements.
—Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Oct. 2025
Found in small quantities in the solar wind, He-3 is implanted in the lunar regolith, the layer of loose, fragmented material that carpets the terrain of the moon.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
It is released by wastewater treatment facilities, meat processing facilities, petroleum refining, manufacturing of asphalt and roofing material, and places where large quantities of manure are stored.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantities
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This dual-purpose design requires exceptional stiffness, vibration control, and precision engineering, allowing heavy highway loads and high-speed rail traffic to share the same structure safely.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Same question, loads of responses.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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While McLaren has already won the title, significant amounts of prize money are at stake, with millions separating the positions.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Drinking small amounts of apple cider vinegar may support gut health and help lower blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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As usual, the college football slate delivers tons of options, with none bigger than the Vanderbilt-Alabama and Miami-Florida State games.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, a significant portion of plastic waste is incinerated, resulting in the emission of 850 million tons of greenhouse gases.—
Miguel A. Torres,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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The maintenance of this expertise took dedicated chunks of time that had to be spread over lengthy and secure careers.—
Time,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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This shock vaporized chunks of the industrial bases of nations around the world, including the United States.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Last year, Kardashians decorations took a spookier turn, with the reality star’s house being decorated with creepy floating ghosts, witches brooms and piles of pumpkins in shades of traditional orange — plus green, white and hues of brown — and covered in sprawling vines.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Hallways were lined with debris and plastic bags while clothing, wall decor and lamps became piles of litter inside apartment units.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Inqmy 2-Piece Faux Hanging Flowers This faux floral set includes two bundles of artificial flowers that are bright, voluminous, and full.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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Exactly what Murray or his assistants would have produced (although our bundles would then go off to be keyed into a database, rather than being typeset by compositors).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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There’s lots to explore in this East Coast vacation playground, including miles of bikeways and trails alongside a slew of parks and natural areas.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Around 100 vehicles, including RVs and command trucks marked with US Marshals Service and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation logos, were parked in nearby lots and fields.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to check back every week for the top deals from new stores.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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From high-tech skin tools to oral care upgrades that make fresh breath feel less like a chore, these wellness deals are all about feeling good from the inside out.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Quantities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantities. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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