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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
Scientists and researchers rely on devices like Element’s to read large quantities of genetic data to study — and sometimes treat — the root of genetic diseases and disorders.
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Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Water consumption and pollution Data centers require vast quantities of water to cool their servers.
—Ed Maibach, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Modern EVs generate enormous quantities of data through cameras, radar systems, battery management systems, power electronics, and vehicle sensors.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The administration’s decision to import large quantities of Argentinian beef has also rubbed many ranchers the wrong way.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
The second organization, led by West Virginia brothers Jorfory and Joroy Twyman, distributed more than 500 grams of cocaine and quantities of cocaine base.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Always experiment with orange peels in small amounts before using them in greater quantities.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
And hands work for smaller quantities, too.
—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
Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Water consumption and pollution Data centers require vast quantities of water to cool their servers.
—Ed Maibach, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Modern EVs generate enormous quantities of data through cameras, radar systems, battery management systems, power electronics, and vehicle sensors.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The administration’s decision to import large quantities of Argentinian beef has also rubbed many ranchers the wrong way.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
The second organization, led by West Virginia brothers Jorfory and Joroy Twyman, distributed more than 500 grams of cocaine and quantities of cocaine base.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Always experiment with orange peels in small amounts before using them in greater quantities.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
And hands work for smaller quantities, too.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantities
Noun
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The initial system, named Eos, serves as a large-scale prototype designed to achieve steady-state fusion and test structural integrity under real operational loads.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Both had raised similar amounts of money.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Quasars occur when these central supermassive black holes are surrounded by vast amounts of gas and dust called accretion disks.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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There’s tons of shopping and dining nearby, as well as convenient subway access.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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All that energy is stored in giant onboard batteries that collectively weigh 44 tons.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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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 here in California, the iconic pier in Pacifica was shut down last week after cracks were discovered and concrete chunks were falling into the ocean.—
Rosanna Xia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Directions For peach syrup, in a small saucepan combine peach chunks and 1 cup water.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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In the city center and on the outskirts, cars, bicycles and pedestrians weave around the trash piles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Garbage piles now choke nearly every Havana street corner, filling neighborhoods with stench, flies and rats as residents navigate improvised dumps outside homes, hospitals and busy thoroughfares.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Israel's campaign in Lebanon has killed thousands of people and driven hundreds of thousands from their homes, according to Reuters.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Of the hundreds of fan videos that come out of each game, his was different from them all.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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What a Cooking School Vacation Actually Includes A cooking school vacation bundles instruction, lodging and meals into a single trip.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Each set includes 12 bundles of faux flowers and greenery, creating a full, abundant look without any watering, pruning, or upkeep.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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“Quantities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantities. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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