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1
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
a sizable sum of money
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2
as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a sizable increase in attendance since the team began its winning streak a sizable raise
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Recent Examples of sizable
The two sides remain at loggerheads over the reforms Democrats are demanding to immigration enforcement practices and negotiators were unable to bridge the sizable gulf.
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The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Four large-to-sizable shipyards do the brunt of that work in San Diego, the largest Navy base on the West Coast.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The poll also shows a sizable majority of Americans want significant changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but are divided over just how much to reform the agency and how to handle the issue broadly.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
The need to improve the first XI means sizeable fees will be spent on at least a couple of additions.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Four large-to-sizable shipyards do the brunt of that work in San Diego, the largest Navy base on the West Coast.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The poll also shows a sizable majority of Americans want significant changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but are divided over just how much to reform the agency and how to handle the issue broadly.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
The need to improve the first XI means sizeable fees will be spent on at least a couple of additions.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
Adjective
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Many reactions emit energy, often in large amounts, but cosmic efficiency is another metric altogether.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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Thousands of immigrants are currently being detained in large detention centers where detainees, lawyers and activists have alleged abuse and poor conditions.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Keaton Wagler, Illinois Even the considerable early-season hype around Wagler could not have predicted this.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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However, athletes are at considerable risk for eating disorders and having an unhealthy relationship with food and their bodies.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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As gas and other utility bills in Massachusetts remain among the highest in the nation, state legislature has still taken no action to repeal the Gas System Improvement Plan, and has yet to implement any substantial or effective policies to combat soaring energy bills.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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These homeowners must have substantial home equity and be able to maintain their home and make on-time property tax and homeowners insurance payments.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week, the UN Refugee agency said a significant number of residents had left Al-Hol camp, the other major detention camp in Syria, and that the Syrian government plans to relocate them.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The direct meeting with Grossi is a significant step after Iran suspended all cooperation with the IAEA following the 12-day war in June with Israel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The residences are huge, and the life is peaceful – at least west of Kyiv.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Gardens are relatively easy to navigate, but huge and sprawling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The action was as big in the East metro as anywhere as the Class 2A, Section 3 quarterfinals were played on Tuesday, with a minor upset occurring in Eagan.—
Brian Hall,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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Democrats’ Biden-era goals of raising taxes on wealthy Americans and big companies to fund upgrades to health care, education, and clean energy were somewhat stifled by their 50-50 majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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