1
as in loads
a considerable amount I wish you quantities of happiness in the New Year

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2
as in amount
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 And even if adoption of EVs in the U.S. slows, the minerals are used in far larger quantities in defense. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 May 2025 Troopers met with store staff who alleged that a man entered the store and packaged a large quantity of over-the-counter medications into gift bags. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025 So, what is going on with the quality and quantity in the San Diego Section? Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025 While the dosage of 2,000 IU is much higher than the recommendation, the researchers chose this amount for this trial because previous research demonstrated that taking this quantity was linked to a lower risk of chronic disease, and no side effects or safety issues were associated with this level. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for quantity
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Noun
  • When the device launched in 2023, Google extended the amount of Android updates and security patches its Pixel phones would get to seven years.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
  • This will introduce more air into your compost and reduce the amount of turning.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • After finishing third in the state and returning a ton of talent, though, the mindset has shifted.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
  • DraftKings Sportsbook will have a ton of different ways to get in on the action during the NBA playoffs.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • In 60 days, just one tentative trade deal with the U.K. has been made, despite promises that dozens would be reached.
    S.E. Cupp, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
  • But after constantly hearing dozens of other dogs barking, she’s grown frustrated and has been bouncing off the walls of the shelter.
    Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • The agreement takes a big chunk of oversight away from the NCAA and puts it in the hands of the four biggest conferences.
    Eddie Pells, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2025
  • The company now has distribution deals in place for a large chunk of the world, from Brazil (with Paris Films), to English-speaking West Africa (Filmone) to Sri Lanka (Skyline Entertainment).
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • And to celebrate the holiday, restaurants across the country have deals and freebies.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2025
  • The company also plans to acquire Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand Rhode in a deal worth up to $1 billion .
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • The university town is located an hour north of Asheville, North Carolina, in the Appalachian foothills, and offers an abundance of outdoor recreation.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
  • Relationships take center stage as Venus in Taurus brings abundance and stability to your seventh house of agreements, commitments and significant others.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Suspicion grew over how the son accumulated such wealth – especially as Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene campaigned on being from a rural, not wealthy family.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
  • She’s had so much ambition and drive in her life to get to the top of the social mountain and have this incredible wealth.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • Imagine spending $3,000 on Nvidia’s latest GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card only to unbox a pile of backpacks instead.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
  • And another with Putin’s head on top of a pile of poop.
    Laura Kelly, The Hill, 29 May 2025

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“Quantity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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