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
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There are try-on sticks to preview stud sizes before committing to a piercing, and post-piercing aftercare tips, too. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 Hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, arguably Italy’s most prestigious yacht club, the regatta has attracted all sizes of Swans. Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Wasp aggression increases in late summer and early fall due to peak colony sizes and shifting dietary needs. Nick Perry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 Spanning the globe, there are uncounted thousands of nonprofit arts organizations, with varying missions, budgets, and staff sizes. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Zendaya’s semi-sheer gown was dripping in jewels, with dangling crystals of various sizes offering the dress dynamic movement. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Furthermore, while teacher salaries went up, class sizes went down. Zilvinas "z" Silenas, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026 Choose from beautiful, calm colors in sizes from twin to Cali king. ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Newer introductions of Kentucky coffee tree have different sizes and habits. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 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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  • The precise composition of ancient Egyptian paints, binders, adhesives, and similar materials used to make artifacts is largely unknown, in part because a full analysis would require taking samples that would damage those valuable artifacts.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Some leases restrict drilling, strong adhesives or any modifications beyond small nail holes.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Sizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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