as in dimensions
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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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 sizes
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
This 100 percent cotton trapeze-style dress comes in 11 colors and sizes S to XXL.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
At one point, cute robots joined on stage as Huang discussed how Nvidia’s technology also helps advance the development of robots of all sizes and shapes that deliver food, lift heavy objects or perform surgery.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Among the hardest hit would likely be small independent designers who don’t use a factor to guarantee payment, but brands of all sizes would feel the pain given the importance of both Saks and Neiman Marcus to the sales of fashion and luxury brands.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
Tension rods come in many sizes, from shower curtain rods to thinner sizes for cafe curtains, so consider the weight of the load before using.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Gold bars generally carry lower premiums than coins, though, especially in larger sizes.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Playoff heroes can come in all shapes and sizes.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
House sizes are already falling.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
The brand’s Australian Clog Slippers are well insulated thanks to the shearling lining, have an easy slip-on design, and are finally back in stock after being sold out in all colors and sizes.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
This 100 percent cotton trapeze-style dress comes in 11 colors and sizes S to XXL.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
At one point, cute robots joined on stage as Huang discussed how Nvidia’s technology also helps advance the development of robots of all sizes and shapes that deliver food, lift heavy objects or perform surgery.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Among the hardest hit would likely be small independent designers who don’t use a factor to guarantee payment, but brands of all sizes would feel the pain given the importance of both Saks and Neiman Marcus to the sales of fashion and luxury brands.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
Tension rods come in many sizes, from shower curtain rods to thinner sizes for cafe curtains, so consider the weight of the load before using.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Gold bars generally carry lower premiums than coins, though, especially in larger sizes.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Playoff heroes can come in all shapes and sizes.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
House sizes are already falling.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Sizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizes. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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