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
Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Ocean cruises provide a wide range of ship sizes, destinations, and onboard amenities.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Another great pick is ThirdLove’s 24/7 Classic, which comes in half bra sizes for a uniquely customizable fit and offers smooth shaping without bulk.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026
The hat is available in four sizes and 10 colors.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Their populations are vulnerable and slow to recover because of their slow growth rate, late age of maturation and small litter sizes, Danielle Castillo, zoological curator of aquariums at SeaWorld San Diego, told ABC News.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
Purse sizes will play a role in these tracks.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
The wreath is also offered in three sizes for a more customized fit.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The pattern shows up across industries and company sizes.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
Lower pulp yields were mostly attributed to pretreatment losses and expected to significantly improve as batch sizes increase.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Ocean cruises provide a wide range of ship sizes, destinations, and onboard amenities.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Another great pick is ThirdLove’s 24/7 Classic, which comes in half bra sizes for a uniquely customizable fit and offers smooth shaping without bulk.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026
The hat is available in four sizes and 10 colors.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Their populations are vulnerable and slow to recover because of their slow growth rate, late age of maturation and small litter sizes, Danielle Castillo, zoological curator of aquariums at SeaWorld San Diego, told ABC News.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
Purse sizes will play a role in these tracks.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
The wreath is also offered in three sizes for a more customized fit.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The pattern shows up across industries and company sizes.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizes
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By greatly expanding the dimensions of his images, with their muted palettes, tight cropping, found symmetries, and laconic wit, had the maestro of the photographic epigram betrayed his subtractive aesthetic?—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The flag, which is roughly the dimensions of a football field, has been previously used for celebrations at Indianapolis Colts and Las Vegas Raiders football games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Sticky Adhesives And Tape Sticky tapes, glues, or labels may leave a residue on granite countertops—and using sharp instruments to remove it will damage the stone surface.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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With their eco-friendly design that’s free from toxic glues, dyes, and microplastics, shoppers love that these cutting boards are food-safe and durable enough to last for years.—
Caley Sturgill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many of those operations used petrochemical products and solvents such as resins, adhesives and acrylic compounds like methyl methacrylate, the chemical at the center of the Orange County crisis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The product is widely used to manufacture a range of shatter-resistant acrylic materials such as Plexiglas, as well as resins, coatings and adhesives.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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“Sizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizes. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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