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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as in glues
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
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
The league is designed to compete directly with MLS, with similar player payrolls and stadium sizes.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Plants can be maintained at a variety of sizes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
There’s a wide range of shuffleboard table options, leading to a lot of choices due to the multitude of sizes available.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Later in the week, the full House will chat about House Bill 1114, which would prohibit local governments from establishing minimum lot sizes of more than 2,000 square feet.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
With the largest room sizes in Osaka, even regular rooms feel like junior suites with separate living areas, large walk-in closets, and, best of all, floor-to-ceiling windows with dazzling views of the city and the river.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
The sheets come in calming neutrals like beige, sand, grey, and white, and are available in sizes twin to California king—all for 22% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
The Kelly has been reimagined throughout the years in different styles, fabrics, and sizes.
—Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
Available in classic, large and travel sizes, plus a knee pillow to help align the spine, and reduce pressure on hips, knees and joints.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
The league is designed to compete directly with MLS, with similar player payrolls and stadium sizes.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Plants can be maintained at a variety of sizes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
There’s a wide range of shuffleboard table options, leading to a lot of choices due to the multitude of sizes available.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Later in the week, the full House will chat about House Bill 1114, which would prohibit local governments from establishing minimum lot sizes of more than 2,000 square feet.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
With the largest room sizes in Osaka, even regular rooms feel like junior suites with separate living areas, large walk-in closets, and, best of all, floor-to-ceiling windows with dazzling views of the city and the river.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
The sheets come in calming neutrals like beige, sand, grey, and white, and are available in sizes twin to California king—all for 22% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
The Kelly has been reimagined throughout the years in different styles, fabrics, and sizes.
—Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Sizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizes. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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