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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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
After finishing third in the state and returning a ton of talent, though, the mindset has shifted.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
DraftKings Sportsbook will have a ton of different ways to get in on the action during the NBA playoffs.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
White Sox fans can be forgiven for not having a ton of hope that things are really getting better for their team.
—Jared Wyllys, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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This set is a little less complex to build than the others, so this would be ideal for the dad who doesn’t have tons of LEGO experience.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
After finishing third in the state and returning a ton of talent, though, the mindset has shifted.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
DraftKings Sportsbook will have a ton of different ways to get in on the action during the NBA playoffs.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
White Sox fans can be forgiven for not having a ton of hope that things are really getting better for their team.
—Jared Wyllys, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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“Ton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ton. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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