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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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
Choose from a variety of neutral hues like cream, white, or black, plus sizes 5–11 with both standard and wide widths available. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026 Choose from mini and classic sizes, fun colors and even the Barbie collaboration. ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 If a doorway intended to measure 1,200 millimetres was several millimetres out, the system could adjust joint sizes, select different bricks or cut materials. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 This model has five compartments of various sizes, so there’s plenty of room and division. Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 All else equal, the new rules appear likely to increase class sizes. Mike Sando, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt a new world map that reflects countries’ true relative sizes, after African nations urged the UN to right a centuries-old wrong. Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 Young said that as portion sizes have increased over the years, it's become easier to consume more than needed. Gavin Escott, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Azalea Group Palmares' flagship apartments provide a variety of layouts to suit various group sizes for those looking for more room and seclusion. Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • With another interested party, the financial dimensions of the deal began to shift and Sunderland improved their offer to the player and his agents.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The report evaluates performance in nine dimensions, spanning materials and design through care, repair, and post-use recovery.
    Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 2 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
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  • Some leases restrict drilling, strong adhesives or any modifications beyond small nail holes.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Zhang said anticorrosive coatings, adhesives and chemical buffering agents made for military aircraft could be adapted for civilian programs, including the C919 and the C929 widebody aircraft under development.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Sizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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