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Definition of sizenext

size

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noun (2)

as in glue
a substance used to stick things together coated the fabric with size before applying it to the wall

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Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Steven Glassman, whose District 2 is home to the project, said the size and scope of the project were previously approved by the city for a developer who did not follow through. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026 So imagine, imagine one, three and a half times that size. Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026 But the sample size was enough. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026 This super-soft tee comes in eight colors (including a few winter shades) and goes up to a size XL. Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for size

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“Size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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