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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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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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Zelig’s technology renders garments on avatars and shows fabric textures and how the fabrics drape, fold and bunch on models of different heights, sizes and proportions, using thousands of proprietary data points. David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025 Those with sensitive digestion or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may want to limit portion sizes. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025 Williams’ explosive completions have come in all shapes and sizes. Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 The 100% cotton material is available in various colors, from light denim washes to black, and the jeans come in sizes SM-XXXL. Laura Lu, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025 Ideal for an extra bed layer on winter nights, or for lounging on the couch, choose from 32 colors and nine sizes to find your perfect fit. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 The tool is thoughtfully made with circular openings of varying sizes, with a rubber grip, to open small, medium, or large jars in seconds. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025 Anrabess Oversized Crewneck Sweater The top is made to drape like your favorite three-sizes-too-big sweater picked from the men’s section. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 This wireless bra is available in 18 sizes with cups up to DD and has four adjustment settings along the band. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Sizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizes. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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