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noun (1)

ˈtən How to pronounce ton (audio)
Definition of tonnext
as in loads
a considerable amount I received a ton of advice on the problem—all of it unsolicited

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noun (2)

ˈtōⁿ How to pronounce ton (audio)
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
Noun
Young people today have a real hunger for interesting, honest stuff that doesn’t feel jury-rigged to make a ton of money. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026 Last month, Kim supervised tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other weapons aboard a new 5,000-ton destroyer. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 The plant will use almost 60% less energy than traditional power sources, with nearly 30% reductions in energy costs and emissions, and cutting the annual carbon output by 390 tons. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Surrounded by MVPs and All-Stars, but also commanding a ton of attention himself, nothing seemed too big for the top prospect. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ton
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ton
  1. loads
  2. latest
  3. dozen
  4. trend
  5. lot
  6. craze
  7. slew
  8. enthusiasm
Noun
  • The weight is adjustable, allowing experienced CrossFit athletes and fitness newcomers to ruck together while carrying different loads.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Today, there are loads of fancier, stronger knots that have become common in fishing.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Definition of latest
Noun
  • There will also be nearly two dozen Cooling Outreach On-Location (COOL) vans deployed to help people in need get medical assistance, meals and more.
    — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Residents of dozens of villages have been forcibly displaced.
    — Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of dozen
Noun
  • There are consulting and data companies that publish on consumer beauty trends and charge for it.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That was the continuation of a trend that has seen the Broncos sign 11 of their players to multiyear extensions since before the 2024 season.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of trend
Noun
  • Three of the other lots are set to be multi-tenant buildings, including two potential drive-thrus.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Guinness World Record for the largest car park is currently held by the West Edmonton Mall lot in Canada, which has room for 20,000 cars.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of lot
Noun
  • The theater was originally made to showcase Cinerama, a format developed in the 1950s that was part of the widescreen craze designed to lure viewers away from television and back to cinemas.
    — Mandalit del Barco, NPR, 31 July 2026
  • Over the ensuing decades, Link Snacks has been able to ride similar trends, from the Paleo diet in the 2010s to the current protein craze driven, in part, by the popularization of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
    — Tom Huddleston Jr. Zachary Green, CNBC, 29 July 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • The aviation double-major at Western Michigan University sent out about 100 applications to a slew of employers posting summer opportunities, including retailers, restaurants, landscapers and airports.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Eclipse smartphone apps 2026 SolarWatch The popular iOS stargazing app SolarWatch has had a major update to introduce a slew of helpful eclipse-planning features.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of slew
Noun
  • Every boardroom has an AI agenda, yet most services companies are still struggling to convert enthusiasm into predictable, scalable revenue.
    — Girish Joshi, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Welcome to Berkeley, where the vibes are immaculate, the views are world-class, and football enthusiasm has traditionally gone to die.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm

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