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
Allen Salkin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
The continuous blooms from summer to fall attract tons of pollinators, especially hummingbirds.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
There are tons of references of her & this is what was put together look wise??
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 June 2025
At present, the average cost of producing 1 ton of MHP stands at about $11,000.
—Alfred Cang, Fortune, 19 June 2025
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With clever use of live video, hilarious audience participation, and a ton of vulnerability, Vigeant, whose film credits include a batch of short comedies, creates a portrait of a tragically ridiculous man who, unfortunately, has the time of his life.
—Allen Salkin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
The continuous blooms from summer to fall attract tons of pollinators, especially hummingbirds.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
There are tons of references of her & this is what was put together look wise??
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 June 2025
At present, the average cost of producing 1 ton of MHP stands at about $11,000.
—Alfred Cang, Fortune, 19 June 2025
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“Ton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ton. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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