as in loads
a considerable amount
I received a ton of advice on the problem—all of it unsolicited
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as in latest
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
granite countertops became all the ton in kitchen decor
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Audrey Bruno, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
Qatar aims to have 11 million tons per year of CCS capacity in place by 2035.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Grating sections are approximately 5½ feet wide by 38 feet and about 5 inches deep, with each piece weighing about 2 tons.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
There are tons of NBA and college basketball games to choose from.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
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While there’s not a ton of research out there, what little there is seems to show that bovine colostrum can provide similar benefits, which can be a boon to those seeking alternatives to or supplements for breast milk out of preference or necessity.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
Qatar aims to have 11 million tons per year of CCS capacity in place by 2035.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Grating sections are approximately 5½ feet wide by 38 feet and about 5 inches deep, with each piece weighing about 2 tons.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
There are tons of NBA and college basketball games to choose from.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Ton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ton. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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