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
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
The organization has also shared best practices with casting studios, which sometimes include the bust size question on forms when actors use their facilities to record self-tape auditions.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 June 2026
According to the tech titan, businesses of all sizes can now use Amazon’s LTL services to move freight ranging from one to six pallets, or between 150 and 15,000 pounds.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Because that’s the size of the world.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 June 2026
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Noun
Average annual savings are often reported between $150 and $300, though this depends on local water rates and property size.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
The organization has also shared best practices with casting studios, which sometimes include the bust size question on forms when actors use their facilities to record self-tape auditions.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 June 2026
According to the tech titan, businesses of all sizes can now use Amazon’s LTL services to move freight ranging from one to six pallets, or between 150 and 15,000 pounds.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Because that’s the size of the world.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for size
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Swirls of color add dimension and a touch of summer fun.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Want to give your coral manicure a little more dimension?—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Many more will have their own World Cup travel memories this summer, the kind of glue that holds this event together in between the matches.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Because sport, at its best, inspires goodwill—the social glue that enables communities, institutions, and nations to function.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Large pipes can be seen leading into the tank, which could have held around half a million liters of water, according to measurements taken from satellite images.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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After persisting with her complaint, the union took legal advice and was told that requesting intimate measurements could breach data protection regulations.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Synthetic versions harden even more into a durable, heat-resistant material used in everything from adhesives and coatings to plastics and electronics.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Researchers will employ new techniques in 2026 to investigate the lake’s phytoplankton community — including its smallest component, picoplankton — to determine the extent to which phytoplankton and picoplankton influence clarity.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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The extent of the agent's injuries is not known, although he was hospitalized.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson was arrested Monday night on suspicion of felony domestic violence as the NFL's offseason domestic violence problem has begun growing to epidemic proportions.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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But, by 1910, foreigners made up nearly fifteen per cent of the population, a proportion exceeding that of any other European country save Luxembourg.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Of course, they won’t all be realized, but the magnitude of the problem is clear.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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While that was the priority, Jacobson says the magnitude of the loss remained present and continues to this day.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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