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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 quantity
However, any plant can cause GI distress or vomiting if ingested in large enough quantities, so keep all houseplants away from curious pets.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Through their analysis, the study authors show that even the most popular quantum algorithms face serious obstacles when trying to compute the lowest energy state of molecules—a fundamental quantity needed to understand chemical reactions.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
The guidance — specifically not a statement on the standard of care — lays out the potential for wearables to improve the quantity and quality of patient data.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, silver and gold bars are optimal for those looking to buy larger quantities, as storing and keeping track of many coins can be cumbersome.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Through their analysis, the study authors show that even the most popular quantum algorithms face serious obstacles when trying to compute the lowest energy state of molecules—a fundamental quantity needed to understand chemical reactions.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
The guidance — specifically not a statement on the standard of care — lays out the potential for wearables to improve the quantity and quality of patient data.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, silver and gold bars are optimal for those looking to buy larger quantities, as storing and keeping track of many coins can be cumbersome.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantity
Noun
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Accessibility Hotel Thaynes has loads of accessibility accommodations for those who require it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Sagging Rooflines Heavy snow and ice loads can cause your roofline to bow or sag.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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All of Hawaii's islands had spots with more than 15 inches of rain while parts of Maui were overwhelmed with double that amount, the weather service said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Yet even though copper prices are near historic highs – over US$13,000 per ton on the London Metals Exchange – the profit margins are still too low and price swings are too volatile for companies to forecast reliable returns on the risky investment of building new mines.—
Adam Charles Simon,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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Pavvy—whose account recently gained 39,000 after her own negative experience with a major hockey equipment manufacturer sparked a massive wave of online support—had been receiving tons of messages about Heated Rivalry before the Olympics, with many fans looking to get more involved in the sport.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the 46-year-old Los Angeles resident organized a vigil Tuesday night at a local park, where the photos of slain protesters were displayed and dozens of Iranian Americans lit candles and took turns hopping over tea lights in a version of a fire-jumping tradition known as Chaharshanbe Suri.—
AMY TAXIN,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Reiner’s tribute was one of the emotional highs of the Oscars, Billy Crystal paying tribute to his dear friend and then being joined on stage by dozens of actors from Reiner’s movies, from Kathy Bates to Meg Ryan, Jerry O’Connell, Annette Bening and more.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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But a chunk of that is facing Brazil and Great Britain, whose arms aren’t largely MLB quality.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The measure would allow many Cuban Americans to take legal ownership of a large chunk of the sprawling small private enterprises that have flourished on the island that have already been getting funding discreetly from Miami, but are under the names of relatives and friends on the island.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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At that point, Live Nation will have 30 days to divest its interests in the 13 amphitheaters and end exclusive deals for Ticketmaster for the hundreds of other venues nationwide.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Under the new deal, the $1 unlock fee would remain but Denver residents would pay 25 cents per minute while other riders would pay 39 cents per minute.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the statement, the department said people should continue to exercise an abundance of caution.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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An abundance of academic research suggests that surging prices can have a detrimental effect on consumer psyche for years – even decades – after an inflation scare.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the Delta, too, a white minority has held most of the wealth and farmland.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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But owning his own island also represented Epstein’s entrée into a new tier of elite wealth – a powerful symbol for the former schoolteacher who grew up in a working-class Brooklyn family.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Quantity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantity. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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