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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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 May 2025
This works no differently in crafting the best experiences of any size or scope, and with anyone, but especially our family members.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Tyler Shough, Saints Why Shough can succeed The 6-foot-4, 219-pounder has ideal size and arm strength.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Its six-quart size is compact enough to save countertop space and easily takes care of cooking needs for a small household.
—Nora Colomer
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Suspenseful storytelling, deep spelunking, and granular control over everything from the size of your character’s chin to interactions between the world’s factions hooked players on the routines.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 May 2025
This works no differently in crafting the best experiences of any size or scope, and with anyone, but especially our family members.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Tyler Shough, Saints Why Shough can succeed The 6-foot-4, 219-pounder has ideal size and arm strength.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Its six-quart size is compact enough to save countertop space and easily takes care of cooking needs for a small household.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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“Size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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