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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Recent Examples of ton
Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The World Cup brings out the best talent from across the globe, which means there are tons of athletes to keep an eye on during the tournament.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Temperatures are peaking in the lower 80s in many areas this afternoon, with tons of sunshine.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 3 June 2026
However, a primordial black hole born with a mass of just 1 ton would immediately explode, instantly reaching the Planck mass.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 June 2026
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Noun
Each stone is roughly 13 feet tall, 7 feet wide and 25 tons.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The World Cup brings out the best talent from across the globe, which means there are tons of athletes to keep an eye on during the tournament.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Temperatures are peaking in the lower 80s in many areas this afternoon, with tons of sunshine.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 3 June 2026
However, a primordial black hole born with a mass of just 1 ton would immediately explode, instantly reaching the Planck mass.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ton
Noun
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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The trend extends well beyond a handful of stars.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Even with its on-trend Susanne Kaufmann spa, the wellness center, which also includes a gym, still feels like a bit of an afterthought.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Commenters also mentioned several dozen compounding pharmacies — often in the same posts about telehealth.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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More than a dozen search warrants were also executed at massage parlors, the attorney general's office said.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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That kicked off the weight-loss-medication craze.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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The series also taps into the current craze of new-adult stories — that is, focused on characters in that stage of life between teen and full-fledged adulthood — many specifically set in the pressure-cooker environment that college and university settings naturally supply to make romance spark.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
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But those lot rents have slowly increased across the state and have priced out some retirees, leaving Good Samaritan residents worried the change in ownership may push them out too.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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The show will feature 350 cars and trucks of all eras, including Packards, Datsun, Nissan Z cars, Mustangs, T-Birds, Lowriders, Miatas, street rods and lots of Corvettes.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Bloom’s shares have risen by more than 200% since the start of the year on the back of investor enthusiasm over demand for its technology to power data centers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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No technical area is big enough to contain his enthusiasm, let alone the minimalist version at Bournemouth, which is the smallest in the Premier League.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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During her matches, the 28-year-old athlete has turned the tennis court into her own personal runway, wearing a slew of elaborate ensembles.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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She and the rest of the cast jetted off to Brazil for a premiere screening there before heading to the Big Apple for a slew of release-week press.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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“Ton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ton. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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