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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2025
But don’t wait too long to snag your favorites; several sizes have already sold out.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Choose from three sizes and five colors.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
With indoor and outdoor appeal, these durable vessels are frost-proof and come in three sizes.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
For the first time, that body came in two different sizes; much as had long been the case for European rivals like the Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-Series, and Audi A8, the new Lexus was available in both short- and long-wheelbase variants, the latter packing almost five more inches between its axles.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Certain styles and sizes are already selling out.
—Kristine Kwak, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2025
Since the inaugural event in 2023, TBFE has raised over $250,000 for local charities while giving opportunities to models of all shapes, sizes, complexions, and abilities to walk runways, not just in Tampa, but at New York Fashion Week and Miami Swim Week.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Hair rollers are available in heated and unheated models and come in a range of sizes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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The research team also underlined that adjusting dimple sizes can make the fabric perform better in certain wind speeds by reducing drag by up to 20%, according to the researchers’ experiments using a wind tunnel.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2025
But don’t wait too long to snag your favorites; several sizes have already sold out.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Choose from three sizes and five colors.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
With indoor and outdoor appeal, these durable vessels are frost-proof and come in three sizes.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
For the first time, that body came in two different sizes; much as had long been the case for European rivals like the Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-Series, and Audi A8, the new Lexus was available in both short- and long-wheelbase variants, the latter packing almost five more inches between its axles.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Certain styles and sizes are already selling out.
—Kristine Kwak, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2025
Since the inaugural event in 2023, TBFE has raised over $250,000 for local charities while giving opportunities to models of all shapes, sizes, complexions, and abilities to walk runways, not just in Tampa, but at New York Fashion Week and Miami Swim Week.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Hair rollers are available in heated and unheated models and come in a range of sizes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Sizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizes. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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