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
Mark Dee
march 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Each version of the SUV will be built on the company’s new mid-size platform, which was developed to be more accessible without sacrificing capability.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Some styles in certain sizes and colorways are already running low on stock, so be sure to get your shopping done sooner rather than later.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2026
Kuppuraj didn’t mention building styles, apartment sizes or rents, project architecture, amenities or other details.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
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To diVittorio, the minimum lot sizes are too big — and therefore expensive; setbacks from streets are too broad, eating up buildable land; and sidewalk requirements are too costly, getting passed off to consumers.
—Mark Dee
march 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Each version of the SUV will be built on the company’s new mid-size platform, which was developed to be more accessible without sacrificing capability.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Some styles in certain sizes and colorways are already running low on stock, so be sure to get your shopping done sooner rather than later.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2026
Kuppuraj didn’t mention building styles, apartment sizes or rents, project architecture, amenities or other details.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 2026.
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