sizes 1 of 2

plural of size
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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2 of 2

noun (2)

plural of size
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
Noun
The list compiled 300 cities of varying sizes across 22 factors of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life. Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 The result is a collection of three fits, each available in true 35-inch and 37-inch inseams and waste sizes 24-38. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 Both Galaxy Watch 9 sizes have much smaller cells than the Ultra 2; the 40mm has 390mAh, while the 44mm has 445mAh. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 Some shoppers are looking for the lowest cost per serving, stretching their grocery dollars by purchasing larger family sizes or warehouse-club packs. Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Eating a heart-healthy diet means prioritizing nutrient-dense, whole foods and paying attention to portion sizes. Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026 The eggs were also available at Brookshire Grocery stores in various brands, sizes and cartons in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 And if nothing else, the familiar voices all helped this Englishman get used to the portion sizes. Nick Miller, New York Times, 18 July 2026 Mixing sizes and leaving negative space adds depth and balance. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizes
Noun
  • His alter-ego has figured out how to travel between dimensions by way of a large metal box.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026
  • Soon enough, the episode becomes a fun excuse to see what the world of Family Guy and its quirky residents would be like in other dimensions.
    Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • The Science of Glue Molecular glues work in a fundamentally different way from other oral medicines.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • The science of glue Molecular glues work in a fundamentally different way from other oral medicines.
    Bloomberg, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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  • The aerospace expansion aims to produce high-performance structural adhesives and surfacing products for commercial aerospace and space exploration.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • Due to the materials and adhesives present, the smell ​at the scene ⁠was pungent, causing eye irritation, CCTV said.
    Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2026

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