as in dimension
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
we worried that the immense size of the sofa would make getting it through the doorway impossible
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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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Recent Examples of size
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
For Asama, the priority markets are shaped less by size than by energy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
Stock up for the summer with this 3-pack that includes 12 bun-size hot dogs in each package for a total of 36.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
That’s more than twice the size of the world's largest living land mammal, the African elephant.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 14 May 2026
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The new union deals also call for modest class-size reduction and the hiring of more counselors.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
For Asama, the priority markets are shaped less by size than by energy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
Stock up for the summer with this 3-pack that includes 12 bun-size hot dogs in each package for a total of 36.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
That’s more than twice the size of the world's largest living land mammal, the African elephant.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for size
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The period details overall of a time when the Russian/American connection was taking on new dimension are also right on the money.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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In typical models of Earth’s surface, all features scale with the same fractal dimension.—
Alex Music,
Scientific American,
16 May 2026
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Sustainable method Building on their existing reversible packaging glue, the team has developed a new version that is electrically conductive for joining electronic components just like solder.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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These products include glue, shoe polish, paint thinner, aerosol sprays, gasoline and nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Multiple independent measurements show that sea levels are rising along California’s coastline, though the rate varies by location due to local land movement.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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An ability to track stress based on quantitative measurements could empower people to take stress-relieving actions with direct benefits to their health.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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However, unlike permanent solder, this new adhesive can be easily dissolved in an alkaline solution or a green solvent such as acetone.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Heat and moisture from a steam mop can loosen adhesives or damage laminate and hardwood finishes, even though the surface may look clean afterward.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The extent of the spill was disputed Sunday by the government of Trinidad and Tobago, which said only 10 barrels were spilled and the spill was contained the same day it was detected, May 1.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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This happened with the shooting at NFL headquarters in New York City, when Charlie Kirk was assassinated, and to a lesser extent, with the recent incident at the White House Correspondents dinner.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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But last month, as Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz disrupted exports from other nations, that proportion surged to 18%, Xu said.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The study by loan marketplace LendingTree analyzed data from the Federal Highway Administration to rank each state by its proportion of miles in poor condition — pocked by potholes and uneven pavement, among other hazards.—
Rose Evans
May 11,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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The other stars in the diamond are second magnitude Denebola (marking the tail of Leo, the Lion), first magnitude Spica (the spike of wheat in the hand of Virgo) and zero-magnitude Arcturus (in Boötes the Herdsman).—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Davis has either tuned out or somehow remained oblivious to any fan sentiment that diminishes the magnitude of his home run because of what unfolded after it.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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