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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
These unmanned systems are relatively low cost, can be produced in large quantities, and pose a challenge to conventional air and sea defences due to their size, numbers, and flight patterns.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Portion sizes matter here because some foods are high in FODMAPs when eaten in larger quantities.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
Despite the Black Friday-esque lines, limited quantities and third-party resellers listing the bags for exorbitant prices, the tote is considered a must-have as fans show up each time a new batch is released in-store.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Arrange for a local junk removal service to pick up large quantities of leftover construction materials.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Proper storage, buying realistic quantities, and rotating pantry items so older products are used first can all help extend quality.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Equally damning are the quantities of fossil fuels used to produce synthetic garments made from polyester, nylon or acrylic.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
Pinot Noir is universally acknowledged to be the most vulnerable to taint, for reasons that probably have to do with its famously thin skin; Syrah, in which a savory bacon note is considered desirable, naturally contains significant quantities of guaiacol, no wildfire required.
—Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Samsung showed it to the press Sunday at the CES tech conference in Las Vegas ahead of its upcoming US release, and after launching it in limited quantities in its home market of South Korea.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Portion sizes matter here because some foods are high in FODMAPs when eaten in larger quantities.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
Despite the Black Friday-esque lines, limited quantities and third-party resellers listing the bags for exorbitant prices, the tote is considered a must-have as fans show up each time a new batch is released in-store.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Arrange for a local junk removal service to pick up large quantities of leftover construction materials.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Proper storage, buying realistic quantities, and rotating pantry items so older products are used first can all help extend quality.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Equally damning are the quantities of fossil fuels used to produce synthetic garments made from polyester, nylon or acrylic.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
Pinot Noir is universally acknowledged to be the most vulnerable to taint, for reasons that probably have to do with its famously thin skin; Syrah, in which a savory bacon note is considered desirable, naturally contains significant quantities of guaiacol, no wildfire required.
—Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Samsung showed it to the press Sunday at the CES tech conference in Las Vegas ahead of its upcoming US release, and after launching it in limited quantities in its home market of South Korea.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantities
Noun
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Over time, increase the repetitions using light weights, then gradually progress to heavier loads, Forsyth recommended.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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There’s live music, 70+ vendors, a Biz Kidz Market and loads of family-friendly activities to keep the entire family entertained for hours.—
Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Researchers in Japan have developed an adaptive motion reproduction system that allows robots to generate human-like movements using surprisingly small amounts of training data.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Schools offer varying amounts of funding.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026
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Lightweight and easy to flatten when empty, this packable tote from Bagsmart is a steal for $26 and features tons of pockets for stashing all of your travel essentials.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Also, didn’t Trump just pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, the former Honduran President, who had been sentenced to forty-five years in federal prison for conspiring to import four hundred tons of cocaine into the United States?—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Having designed dozens of homes and studied many more, interior designers become accustomed to spotting some of the same home accessories over and over again.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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While this design comes in a dozen colors, the Amazon-exclusive Black Cherry hue is swoonworthy!—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Once that’s been melted to water, larger chunks of the ice slough off much more easily.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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If large stuck-on food chunks remain, carefully scrape them off with a razor blade, being mindful not to scratch the stovetop.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ebern Designs Slim Laundry Hamper With Lid This sleek hamper looks far better than a traditional plastic basket, and the lid keeps piles of clothes out of sight when guests are over.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Instead of dumping piles alongside traffic areas, distribute it evenly or spread it over garden beds where it can be more easily absorbed.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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In a field experiment with hundreds of consultants, GPT-4 improved speed and quality on some knowledge tasks while performance dropped on other, seemingly similar tasks just outside its strengths.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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In San Francisco, hundreds of people gathered for a protest and march to speak out against ICE, with many expressing anger and outrage about the fatal shooting in Minneapolis.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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That said, multiple companies are exploring more creative bundles with a goal of reducing churn and offering better value.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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Tiny bundles of data—relayed on the app’s servers through sockets, or continuous connections—tell you that your best friend is typing.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Quantities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantities. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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