Definition of quantitynext
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a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter they prepared a huge quantity of mashed potatoes for the feast

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Recent Examples of quantity If ingested, death caps can be fatal even in small quantities. Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 Students begin to overlook quality for quantity, searching out the highest yield for the lowest effort. Anya Joseph, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Aside from having technologically more advanced F-35s, Israel will also undoubtedly boast superior quantities of combat aircraft over Iran. Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 But both industries may have overestimated an entertainment economy increasingly comfortable confusing quantity with quality. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for quantity
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Noun
  • Engineering experts said the conversion project is complex and poses many challenges, which include making sure older buildings can safely support new loads and carving up office floors to accommodate residential living.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • More crucially, Illinois’ grid is well-equipped to deliver the large electrical loads needed to process AI and other data.
    Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Ritolia estimates Russian gasoline production is currently running at around 20% below domestic demand because of the Ukrainian strikes, with refinery runs (the amount of crude oil refineries are processing) at multi-year lows.
    Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Under an existing state appropriations restraint, also known as the Gann Limit, lawmakers cannot spend more than an amount determined by a formula that takes annual tax proceeds, changes to the population and cost of living into consideration.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • The brand has tons of airy dresses, breezy tops, lightweight bottoms, and vacation-ready staples that feel elevated (without the designer price tag).
    Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
  • Come for all the doggie high jinks – thanks to a ton of animatronic animals and a John Hughes screenplay – and stay for Close getting dunked in a vat of molasses.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Jones has received endorsements from at least a dozen Black clergy.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Last week torrential rains triggered deadly mudslides and flooding in Cox’s Bazar, flattening shelters and killing more than a dozen people, including children.
    Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Officials have said the pool most likely would need to be drained again for liner repairs after chunks of blue coating were seen floating at the surface.
    Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Voters have already handed a good chunk of democracy itself over to nationalist, religious and ideological fascism.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Origination opportunities refer to possible deals where Apollo may invest or provide loans.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
  • The Panthers got him on a great contract, too — a one-year, $4 million deal, which puts him outside the Top 30 among offensive tackles in the league.
    MIKE KAYE, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Because of climate, weather, acorn abundance (yes, really) and decisions about land use dating to colonial times, the bugs are indeed getting worse.
    Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • There were only a handful of inaugural outings this time round, but sophomore shows from those appointed last season brought plenty of ideas to the fore, including an abundance of ready-to-wear and bag trends.
    Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Dickens has said extending the life of the tax districts is necessary to help develop Atlanta’s historically underserved neighborhoods and bridge the city’s massive wealth divide.
    Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • NASASpaceflight has a wealth of cameras installed around SpaceX's Starbase test facility, and the company will share up-close views and live commentary for all preflight activities.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 July 2026

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“Quantity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantity. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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