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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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The Wall Street bank said the PlayStation owner's size positions it to manage both the risks and rewards of AI advances.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
For families Interconnecting rooms, some with interconnecting outdoor terraces, offer multiple options for families of different types and sizes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The doormat is available in three sizes, and I was sent the XL runner to fit my spacious hallway.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Good size at 6-foot-2 and 238 pounds.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The Wall Street bank said the PlayStation owner's size positions it to manage both the risks and rewards of AI advances.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
For families Interconnecting rooms, some with interconnecting outdoor terraces, offer multiple options for families of different types and sizes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The doormat is available in three sizes, and I was sent the XL runner to fit my spacious hallway.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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