SLEWS Synonyms: 185 Similar and Opposite Words

slews

noun

plural of slew

as in loads

a considerable amount we still have a slew of work to do on this project

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Recent Examples of slews Any niche status went out the window years ago, as slews of more casual runners opt into the marathon experience. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026 Hyperia then automatically slews to the target and performs an operation called astrometry – measuring the precise positions of stars to double-check its accuracy. — New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Transformers require specialized vehicles and heavy-duty trailers capable of carrying oversized loads.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Flawless routines and loads of amenities were once seen as the ultimate pillars of hospitality.

— Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

Miami officials have agreed to spend up to $150 million to lease dozens of new city vehicles — from street sweepers to motorcycles and ambulances — to address the city’s aging fleet.

— Tess Riski July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
While The Athletic spoke to a dozen sources around the league for this story, almost all refused to comment for publication, even anonymously.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of dozens

Noun

Federal prosecutors accuse Maduro and Flores of conspiring with drug cartels to facilitate the flow of thousands of tons of cocaine into the United States.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Six Boeing 767 airlifts have carried 295 tons of relief supplies into the country.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of tons

Noun

In addition to the startling experience of touching the remains of an animal that lived hundreds of millions of years ago, contact with the Mastodonsaurus offers an opportunity to reflect on the future, those involved in the project said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
As artificial intelligence expands across K-12 schools, Massachusetts announced a new $500,000 public-private investment in AI applied learning opportunities for hundreds of students, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced Tuesday.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of hundreds

Noun

While baking soda is famously good at deodorizing smelly things, adding salt to compost piles can interrupt the composting process.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Instead, there would be an uptick in compound disasters, as one extreme piles upon another.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of piles

Noun

The licenses are split into 11 lots, valued at $230 million in total, with clauses to prevent a single company from owning all the spectrum bands.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
Carry more than one form of payment, since some concession stands and lots still take cash only or have card readers that fail at the worst possible moment.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Definition of lots

Noun

The Perseids are also famed for producing vivid green fireballs capable of briefly turning night to day as larger chunks of debris collide with Earth's atmosphere at speeds of up to 37 miles per second (59 kilometers per second).

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Then there are hospitality packages, which represent significant chunks of MetLife Stadium and sold for even higher prices.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of chunks

Noun

The valid lens through which to compare these deals is whose new club needs them most.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith signed deals that topped their respective positions; Josh Simmons is a first-round pick; and Kingsley Suamataia is a second-rounder.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

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