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
In its evolution, resulting in eight ships of varying sizes and amenities, Oceania Cruises keeps its finger on the culinary pulse, staying current with food and drink trends. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Ingredients, dimensions, use cases and pack sizes all affect whether a product matches a shopper’s request. Max Sinclair, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Speaking at a board meeting on Tuesday, board member Rebecca Thompson said savings from closures can materialize in stronger Parent Teacher Association school chapters, more clubs, and smaller class sizes. Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 There are Oompa-Loompas of various sizes, including Rusty Goffe, from the 1971 film, who perform Oompa-Loompa dances and sing Oompa-Loompa songs and are seen offstage pushing buttons and pulling levers. Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 The Fort Worth campus offers flexible start dates throughout the year and intimate class sizes. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026 The wild and woolly Pacific basin – fueled by a powerful El Niño – continues to spew forth tropical cyclones of all shapes and sizes. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026 In her studio at Lee + White, puppets of various sizes stand and slump against the walls. Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026 California growers and winemakers of all sizes are wrestling with an oversaturated market due to a steep drop in consumer demand and the loss of the majority of wine exports to Canada. Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
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  • Indeed, in her devotion to sparkle, Pechman declines to probe too deeply into any of the industry’s more hurtful or exploitative dimensions.
    Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Whether the China business can further develop these dimensions will depend on the local team’s understanding of individual city needs, as well as the ability of its stores and communities to consistently deliver high-quality experiences.
    Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
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  • One day, Cole paged through an album whose acidic glues caused her particular anguish.
    Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Some glues work differently on different types of plastics, while others vary in drying time or durability.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Most pressure-sensitive adhesives are based on polymers, long chains of repeating molecular units that become entangled with one another.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Without hesitation, Gardner stepped in to help, despite the fact that the paint and adhesives made his body swell and blister the following day.
    Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

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