Definition of quantitynext
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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 While customers have appreciated the large size and quantity of the strips, the tangy, orange sauce has gotten more attention than the tenders, with many shoppers comparing it to the popular Chick-fil-A sauce. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 Magnesium, on the other hand, shows much more potential, with the same quantity of water containing 2,980 kg (6,570 lb) of the element, roughly the weight of a 2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty Cargo Truck … so, a lot. New Atlas, 27 July 2026 On top of that, the air pollution from large quantities of re-entering satellites and the rockets that launch them risks damaging the ozone layer and altering the thermal balance of Earth's atmosphere, according to ongoing research. Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 July 2026 Directo de Alambique is available now at select retailers around the country in limited quantities (SRP $80). Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for quantity
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Noun
  • The weight is adjustable, allowing experienced CrossFit athletes and fitness newcomers to ruck together while carrying different loads.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Today, there are loads of fancier, stronger knots that have become common in fishing.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Periwinkle prefers a temperate climate and needs a soil with a good amount of compost.
    Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Adding that length to the rotation, along with continued momentum from Shota Imanaga and Matthew Boyd, should take a significant amount of stress off the bullpen.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Other air styler round brushes leave my fine hair looking more wind-swept than blown-out, with a ton of fly-aways.
    Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
  • The government estimates that up to 9,000 tons reach its Caribbean coastline on the worst days.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • There will also be nearly two dozen Cooling Outreach On-Location (COOL) vans deployed to help people in need get medical assistance, meals and more.
    Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Residents of dozens of villages have been forcibly displaced.
    Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In its simplest form, scientists can put a chunk of soil in a mason jar, measure how much gas is released over time, then extrapolate a total figure.
    Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Jewely and clothing claim a significant portion of the spending in this market, with the average Indian allocating a massive chunk of their lifesavings for this one event.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Iran is finalizing a deal with Oman for the movement of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, but a deal between the two coastal nations does not mean the waterway will reopen, Tehran says.
    Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • If this core demand is not met, Iran is unlikely to agree to a deal.
    , CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The perception of abundance had, once again, evaporated into nothing.
    Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The strategy recognizes that an abundance of choices does not automatically create value.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Beyond the gates, the island offers a wealth of diversions, from golf at Apes Hill to trackside seats at the Sandy Lane Gold Cup.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The family’s wealth, political influence and dominance of the sugar industry also made the Fanjuls one of Florida’s most powerful — and controversial — family business dynasties.
    Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Quantity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantity. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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