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
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
Extending the footwear offering is a Birkenstock x Sacai utility bag, available in two sizes and crafted using the same premium natural and suede leathers featured throughout the footwear collection.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
Farmers in Connecticut can avoid these difficulties with drone technologies, which are better suited for small field sizes.
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Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Nine colorways and three sizes allow for plenty of personalization.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
In addition to the standard bottle, wine comes in a large variety of sizes.
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Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Dogs of all shapes and sizes entered the gates of Citi Field Thursday night with wagging tails, floppy ears and plenty of Mets gear.
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Christina Cardona,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Deep pockets accommodate mattresses up to 20 inches thick for a secure fit, and the topper is available in sizes ranging from twin to California king.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
More than 80% of the top 50 housing markets saw average home sizes shrink between 2019 and 2025.
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Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Brands across the board are focusing on the US, upping their flagship boutique sizes and specs, and venturing further into the country after years of prioritizing slim slices of the coasts.
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Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
Extending the footwear offering is a Birkenstock x Sacai utility bag, available in two sizes and crafted using the same premium natural and suede leathers featured throughout the footwear collection.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
Farmers in Connecticut can avoid these difficulties with drone technologies, which are better suited for small field sizes.
—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Nine colorways and three sizes allow for plenty of personalization.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
In addition to the standard bottle, wine comes in a large variety of sizes.
—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Dogs of all shapes and sizes entered the gates of Citi Field Thursday night with wagging tails, floppy ears and plenty of Mets gear.
—
Christina Cardona,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Deep pockets accommodate mattresses up to 20 inches thick for a secure fit, and the topper is available in sizes ranging from twin to California king.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
More than 80% of the top 50 housing markets saw average home sizes shrink between 2019 and 2025.
—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizes
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Definitely include the piece's dimensions in your listing, Kristin Keyes, the founder of Kristin Keyes Interiors, says.
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All of these dimensions are thought to be as small as physically possible — close to the Planck scale (10-35 meters) — but the researchers proposed that the dark dimension could be significantly bigger than the others — on the order of a micron (10-6 meters).
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The Science of Glue Molecular glues work in a fundamentally different way from other oral medicines.
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Sticky Adhesives And Tape Sticky tapes, glues, or labels may leave a residue on granite countertops—and using sharp instruments to remove it will damage the stone surface.
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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.
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Bed adhesion was excellent on both smooth and textured PEI surfaces without requiring adhesives for standard materials.
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“Sizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizes. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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